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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,477.06, 11,698.29 and 4,700.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,477.06, 11,698.29 and 4,700.23 is: 6,486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,477.06 : 11,698.29 = 4,700.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,477.06/11,698.29 = 4,700.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,477.06x = 11,698.29 × 4,700.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,477.06x = 54,984,657.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,984,657.26/8,477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,486.29

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