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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,476.27, 11,697.95 and 4,700.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,476.27, 11,697.95 and 4,700.62 is: 6,487.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,476.27 : 11,697.95 = 4,700.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,476.27/11,697.95 = 4,700.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,476.27x = 11,697.95 × 4,700.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,476.27x = 54,987,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,987,606.70/8,476.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,487.24

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