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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,471, 11,689.98 and 4,745.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,471, 11,689.98 and 4,745.08 is: 6,548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,471 : 11,689.98 = 4,745.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,471/11,689.98 = 4,745.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,471x = 11,689.98 × 4,745.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,471x = 55,469,890.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,469,890.30/8,471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.21

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