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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.09, 11,706.66 and 4,757.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.09, 11,706.66 and 4,757.09 is: 6,564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.09 : 11,706.66 = 4,757.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.09/11,706.66 = 4,757.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.09x = 11,706.66 × 4,757.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.09x = 55,689,576.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,689,576.69/8,483.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,564.78

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