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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.88, 11,706.66 and 4,707.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.88, 11,706.66 and 4,707.03 is: 6,495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.88 : 11,706.66 = 4,707.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.88/11,706.66 = 4,707.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.88x = 11,706.66 × 4,707.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.88x = 55,103,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,103,599.82/8,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.09

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