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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,497.72, 12,735.77 and 4,802.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,497.72, 12,735.77 and 4,802.02 is: 7,196.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,497.72 : 12,735.77 = 4,802.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,497.72/12,735.77 = 4,802.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,497.72x = 12,735.77 × 4,802.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,497.72x = 61,157,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,157,366.41/8,497.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,196.91

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