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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,615.73, 12,923.67 and 4,718.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,615.73, 12,923.67 and 4,718.01 is: 7,077.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,615.73 : 12,923.67 = 4,718.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,615.73/12,923.67 = 4,718.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,615.73x = 12,923.67 × 4,718.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,615.73x = 60,974,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,974,043.91/8,615.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,077.06

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