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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.16, 11,706.17 and 4,706.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.16, 11,706.17 and 4,706.17 is: 6,494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.16 : 11,706.17 = 4,706.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.16/11,706.17 = 4,706.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.16x = 11,706.17 × 4,706.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.16x = 55,091,226.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,091,226.07/8,483.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,494.19

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