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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,480.70, 11,704.09 and 4,705.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,480.70, 11,704.09 and 4,705.09 is: 6,493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,480.70 : 11,704.09 = 4,705.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,480.70/11,704.09 = 4,705.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,480.70x = 11,704.09 × 4,705.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,480.70x = 55,068,714.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,068,714.77/8,480.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.42

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