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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.91, 11,707.79 and 4,946.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.91, 11,707.79 and 4,946.43 is: 6,826.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.91 : 11,707.79 = 4,946.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.91/11,707.79 = 4,946.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.91x = 11,707.79 × 4,946.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.91x = 57,911,810.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,911,810.69/8,483.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.08

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