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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.02, 12,007.44 and 4,722.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.02, 12,007.44 and 4,722.13 is: 6,516.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.02 : 12,007.44 = 4,722.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.02/12,007.44 = 4,722.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.02x = 12,007.44 × 4,722.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.02x = 56,700,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,700,692.65/8,701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.56

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