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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.48, 12,007.68 and 4,925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.48, 12,007.68 and 4,925.20 is: 6,797.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.48 : 12,007.68 = 4,925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.48/12,007.68 = 4,925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.48x = 12,007.68 × 4,925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.48x = 59,140,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,140,225.54/8,700.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,797.35

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