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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.56, 11,709.54 and 4,758.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.56, 11,709.54 and 4,758.76 is: 6,568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.56 : 11,709.54 = 4,758.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.56/11,709.54 = 4,758.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.56x = 11,709.54 × 4,758.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.56x = 55,722,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,722,890.57/8,483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,568.34

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