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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,436.84, 11,642.94 and 4,710.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,436.84, 11,642.94 and 4,710.84 is: 6,501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,436.84 : 11,642.94 = 4,710.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,436.84/11,642.94 = 4,710.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,436.84x = 11,642.94 × 4,710.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,436.84x = 54,848,027.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,848,027.47/8,436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,501.02

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