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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481.93, 11,705.78 and 4,706.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481.93, 11,705.78 and 4,706.31 is: 6,495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481.93 : 11,705.78 = 4,706.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481.93/11,705.78 = 4,706.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481.93x = 11,705.78 × 4,706.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481.93x = 55,091,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,091,005.94/8,481.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.10

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