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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,487.94, 11,713.37 and 4,711.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,487.94, 11,713.37 and 4,711.11 is: 6,501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,487.94 : 11,713.37 = 4,711.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,487.94/11,713.37 = 4,711.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,487.94x = 11,713.37 × 4,711.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,487.94x = 55,182,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,182,950.99/8,487.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,501.33

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