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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.38, 12,006.58 and 4,721.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.38, 12,006.58 and 4,721.54 is: 6,515.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.38 : 12,006.58 = 4,721.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.38/12,006.58 = 4,721.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.38x = 12,006.58 × 4,721.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.38x = 56,689,547.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,689,547.73/8,700.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,515.76

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