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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.04, 12,007.41 and 4,722.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.04, 12,007.41 and 4,722.18 is: 6,516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.04 : 12,007.41 = 4,722.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.04/12,007.41 = 4,722.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.04x = 12,007.41 × 4,722.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.04x = 56,701,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,701,151.35/8,701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.60

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