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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.43, 12,597.77 and 4,703.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.43, 12,597.77 and 4,703.83 is: 7,056.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.43 : 12,597.77 = 4,703.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.43/12,597.77 = 4,703.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.43x = 12,597.77 × 4,703.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.43x = 59,257,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,257,744.94/8,397.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.65

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