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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,680.97, 12,993.04 and 4,722.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,680.97, 12,993.04 and 4,722.34 is: 7,068.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,680.97 : 12,993.04 = 4,722.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,680.97/12,993.04 = 4,722.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,680.97x = 12,993.04 × 4,722.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,680.97x = 61,357,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,357,528.90/8,680.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.05

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