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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.88, 11,630.84 and 4,701.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.88, 11,630.84 and 4,701.88 is: 6,488.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.88 : 11,630.84 = 4,701.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.88/11,630.84 = 4,701.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.88x = 11,630.84 × 4,701.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.88x = 54,686,732.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,686,732.32/8,427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.79

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