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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.06, 11,706.30 and 4,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.06, 11,706.30 and 4,706.28 is: 6,494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.06 : 11,706.30 = 4,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.06/11,706.30 = 4,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.06x = 11,706.30 × 4,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.06x = 55,093,125.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,093,125.56/8,483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,494.49

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