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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,434.70, 11,639.86 and 4,708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,434.70, 11,639.86 and 4,708.70 is: 6,497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,434.70 : 11,639.86 = 4,708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,434.70/11,639.86 = 4,708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,434.70x = 11,639.86 × 4,708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,434.70x = 54,808,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,808,608.78/8,434.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.99

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