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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,477.93, 11,698.28 and 4,843.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,477.93, 11,698.28 and 4,843.71 is: 6,683.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,477.93 : 11,698.28 = 4,843.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,477.93/11,698.28 = 4,843.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,477.93x = 11,698.28 × 4,843.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,477.93x = 56,663,075.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,663,075.82/8,477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,683.60

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