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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.84, 12,007.23 and 4,721.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.84, 12,007.23 and 4,721.97 is: 6,516.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.84 : 12,007.23 = 4,721.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.84/12,007.23 = 4,721.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.84x = 12,007.23 × 4,721.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.84x = 56,697,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,697,779.84/8,700.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.36

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