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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,474.08, 11,694.08 and 4,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,474.08, 11,694.08 and 4,748 is: 6,552.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,474.08 : 11,694.08 = 4,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,474.08/11,694.08 = 4,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,474.08x = 11,694.08 × 4,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,474.08x = 55,523,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,523,491.84/8,474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.16

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