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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.39, 12,006.55 and 4,721.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.39, 12,006.55 and 4,721.50 is: 6,515.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.39 : 12,006.55 = 4,721.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.39/12,006.55 = 4,721.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.39x = 12,006.55 × 4,721.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.39x = 56,688,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,688,972.45/8,700.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,515.68

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