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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,485.08, 11,709.48 and 4,708.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,485.08, 11,709.48 and 4,708.49 is: 6,497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,485.08 : 11,709.48 = 4,708.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,485.08/11,709.48 = 4,708.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,485.08x = 11,709.48 × 4,708.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,485.08x = 55,133,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,133,969.49/8,485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.75

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