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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.44, 12,975.70 and 4,709.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.44, 12,975.70 and 4,709.80 is: 7,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.44 : 12,975.70 = 4,709.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.44/12,975.70 = 4,709.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.44x = 12,975.70 × 4,709.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.44x = 61,112,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,112,951.86/8,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.05

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