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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,514.70, 12,755.42 and 4,805.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,514.70, 12,755.42 and 4,805.70 is: 7,199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,514.70 : 12,755.42 = 4,805.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,514.70/12,755.42 = 4,805.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,514.70x = 12,755.42 × 4,805.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,514.70x = 61,298,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,298,721.89/8,514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,199.16

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