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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.92, 12,007.32 and 4,924.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.92, 12,007.32 and 4,924.09 is: 6,795.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.92 : 12,007.32 = 4,924.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.92/12,007.32 = 4,924.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.92x = 12,007.32 × 4,924.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.92x = 59,125,064.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,125,064.30/8,700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.27

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