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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.77, 11,707.20 and 4,706.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.77, 11,707.20 and 4,706.89 is: 6,495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.77 : 11,707.20 = 4,706.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.77/11,707.20 = 4,706.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.77x = 11,707.20 × 4,706.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.77x = 55,104,534.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,104,534.89/8,483.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.29

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