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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.46, 11,707.18 and 4,757.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.46, 11,707.18 and 4,757.46 is: 6,565.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.46 : 11,707.18 = 4,757.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.46/11,707.18 = 4,757.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.46x = 11,707.18 × 4,757.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.46x = 55,696,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,696,440.56/8,483.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,565.30

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