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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,476.35, 11,697.21 and 4,647.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,476.35, 11,697.21 and 4,647.98 is: 6,414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,476.35 : 11,697.21 = 4,647.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,476.35/11,697.21 = 4,647.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,476.35x = 11,697.21 × 4,647.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,476.35x = 54,368,427.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,368,427.38/8,476.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.13

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