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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,470.61, 11,681.82 and 5,483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,470.61, 11,681.82 and 5,483.33 is: 7,562.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,470.61 : 11,681.82 = 5,483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,470.61/11,681.82 = 5,483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,470.61x = 11,681.82 × 5,483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,470.61x = 64,055,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,055,274.06/8,470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.06

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