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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.76, 11,997.72 and 4,720.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.76, 11,997.72 and 4,720.68 is: 7,065.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.76 : 11,997.72 = 4,720.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.76/11,997.72 = 4,720.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.76x = 11,997.72 × 4,720.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.76x = 56,637,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,637,396.85/8,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.76

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