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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.22, 12,007.77 and 4,722.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.22, 12,007.77 and 4,722.37 is: 6,516.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.22 : 12,007.77 = 4,722.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.22/12,007.77 = 4,722.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.22x = 12,007.77 × 4,722.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.22x = 56,705,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,705,132.81/8,701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.92

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