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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.54, 11,708.55 and 4,946.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.54, 11,708.55 and 4,946.27 is: 6,826.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.54 : 11,708.55 = 4,946.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.54/11,708.55 = 4,946.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.54x = 11,708.55 × 4,946.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.54x = 57,913,591.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,913,591.07/8,483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.59

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