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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699.72, 12,005.64 and 4,720.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699.72, 12,005.64 and 4,720.82 is: 6,514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699.72 : 12,005.64 = 4,720.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699.72/12,005.64 = 4,720.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699.72x = 12,005.64 × 4,720.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699.72x = 56,676,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,676,405.40/8,699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,514.74

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