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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.29, 11,657.59 and 4,670.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.29, 11,657.59 and 4,670.33 is: 6,445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.29 : 11,657.59 = 4,670.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.29/11,657.59 = 4,670.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.29x = 11,657.59 × 4,670.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.29x = 54,444,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,444,722.34/8,447.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,445.23

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