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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481.97, 11,704.96 and 4,705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481.97, 11,704.96 and 4,705.12 is: 6,492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481.97 : 11,704.96 = 4,705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481.97/11,704.96 = 4,705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481.97x = 11,704.96 × 4,705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481.97x = 55,073,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,073,241.40/8,481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,492.98

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