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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.01, 12,005.91 and 4,721.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.01, 12,005.91 and 4,721.09 is: 6,515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.01 : 12,005.91 = 4,721.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.01/12,005.91 = 4,721.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.01x = 12,005.91 × 4,721.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.01x = 56,680,981.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,680,981.64/8,700.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,515.05

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