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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.10, 11,694.52 and 4,698.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.10, 11,694.52 and 4,698.07 is: 6,482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.10 : 11,694.52 = 4,698.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.10/11,694.52 = 4,698.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.10x = 11,694.52 × 4,698.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.10x = 54,941,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,941,673.58/8,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.72

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