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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,696.87, 12,001.77 and 4,920.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,696.87, 12,001.77 and 4,920.08 is: 6,789.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,696.87 : 12,001.77 = 4,920.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,696.87/12,001.77 = 4,920.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,696.87x = 12,001.77 × 4,920.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,696.87x = 59,049,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049,608.53/8,696.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,789.76

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