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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.39, 11,706.69 and 4,706.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.39, 11,706.69 and 4,706.52 is: 6,494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.39 : 11,706.69 = 4,706.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.39/11,706.69 = 4,706.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.39x = 11,706.69 × 4,706.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.39x = 55,097,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,097,704.66/8,483.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,494.77

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