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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481.22, 11,704.12 and 4,704.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481.22, 11,704.12 and 4,704.12 is: 6,491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481.22 : 11,704.12 = 4,704.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481.22/11,704.12 = 4,704.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481.22x = 11,704.12 × 4,704.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481.22x = 55,057,573.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,057,573.21/8,481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.71

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