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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.48, 12,006.63 and 4,721.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.48, 12,006.63 and 4,721.36 is: 6,515.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.48 : 12,006.63 = 4,721.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.48/12,006.63 = 4,721.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.48x = 12,006.63 × 4,721.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.48x = 56,687,562.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,687,562.58/8,700.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,515.45

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