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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,684.96, 11,985.23 and 4,706.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,684.96, 11,985.23 and 4,706.03 is: 6,494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,684.96 : 11,985.23 = 4,706.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,684.96/11,985.23 = 4,706.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,684.96x = 11,985.23 × 4,706.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,684.96x = 56,402,893.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,402,893.67/8,684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,494.32

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