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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.81, 12,002.98 and 4,718.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.81, 12,002.98 and 4,718.92 is: 6,512.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.81 : 12,002.98 = 4,718.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.81/12,002.98 = 4,718.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.81x = 12,002.98 × 4,718.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.81x = 56,641,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,641,120.75/8,697.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.11

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