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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481.94, 11,704.33 and 4,945.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481.94, 11,704.33 and 4,945.48 is: 6,824.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481.94 : 11,704.33 = 4,945.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481.94/11,704.33 = 4,945.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481.94x = 11,704.33 × 4,945.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481.94x = 57,883,529.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,883,529.93/8,481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,824.33

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