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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.95, 12,003.19 and 4,719.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.95, 12,003.19 and 4,719.06 is: 6,512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.95 : 12,003.19 = 4,719.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.95/12,003.19 = 4,719.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.95x = 12,003.19 × 4,719.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.95x = 56,643,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,643,762.00/8,697.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.31

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