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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,485.97, 11,710.31 and 4,709.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,485.97, 11,710.31 and 4,709.07 is: 6,498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,485.97 : 11,710.31 = 4,709.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,485.97/11,710.31 = 4,709.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,485.97x = 11,710.31 × 4,709.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,485.97x = 55,144,645.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,144,645.97/8,485.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.34

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