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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,617.74, 12,926.67 and 4,720.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,617.74, 12,926.67 and 4,720.02 is: 7,080.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,617.74 : 12,926.67 = 4,720.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,617.74/12,926.67 = 4,720.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,617.74x = 12,926.67 × 4,720.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,617.74x = 61,014,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,014,140.93/8,617.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.06

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