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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,605.08, 12,907.80 and 4,701.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,605.08, 12,907.80 and 4,701.24 is: 7,051.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,605.08 : 12,907.80 = 4,701.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,605.08/12,907.80 = 4,701.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,605.08x = 12,907.80 × 4,701.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,605.08x = 60,682,665.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,682,665.67/8,605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.96

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