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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,470, 11,688.60 and 4,744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,470, 11,688.60 and 4,744.08 is: 6,546.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,470 : 11,688.60 = 4,744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,470/11,688.60 = 4,744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,470x = 11,688.60 × 4,744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,470x = 55,451,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,451,653.49/8,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.83

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