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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,498.54, 11,727.90 and 4,670.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,498.54, 11,727.90 and 4,670.24 is: 6,444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,498.54 : 11,727.90 = 4,670.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,498.54/11,727.90 = 4,670.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,498.54x = 11,727.90 × 4,670.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,498.54x = 54,772,107.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,772,107.70/8,498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.88

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