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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.72, 12,007.08 and 4,721.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.72, 12,007.08 and 4,721.87 is: 6,516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.72 : 12,007.08 = 4,721.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.72/12,007.08 = 4,721.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.72x = 12,007.08 × 4,721.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.72x = 56,695,810.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,695,810.80/8,700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.22

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