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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.70, 13,009.05 and 4,784.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.70, 13,009.05 and 4,784.70 is: 7,177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.70 : 13,009.05 = 4,784.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.70/13,009.05 = 4,784.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.70x = 13,009.05 × 4,784.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.70x = 62,244,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,244,401.54/8,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.05

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