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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.58, 11,707.33 and 4,707.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.58, 11,707.33 and 4,707.33 is: 6,496.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.58 : 11,707.33 = 4,707.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.58/11,707.33 = 4,707.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.58x = 11,707.33 × 4,707.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.58x = 55,110,265.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,110,265.73/8,483.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.11

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