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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.94, 12,003.16 and 4,719.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.94, 12,003.16 and 4,719.05 is: 6,512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.94 : 12,003.16 = 4,719.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.94/12,003.16 = 4,719.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.94x = 12,003.16 × 4,719.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.94x = 56,643,542.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,643,542.21/8,697.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.29

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