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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,482.67, 11,706.37 and 4,705.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,482.67, 11,706.37 and 4,705.54 is: 6,493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,482.67 : 11,706.37 = 4,705.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,482.67/11,706.37 = 4,705.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,482.67x = 11,706.37 × 4,705.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,482.67x = 55,084,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,084,843.58/8,482.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.81

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