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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.76, 12,004.33 and 4,719.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.76, 12,004.33 and 4,719.87 is: 6,513.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.76 : 12,004.33 = 4,719.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.76/12,004.33 = 4,719.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.76x = 12,004.33 × 4,719.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.76x = 56,658,889.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,658,889.35/8,698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,513.44

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