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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.33, 12,007.88 and 4,722.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.33, 12,007.88 and 4,722.48 is: 6,517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.33 : 12,007.88 = 4,722.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.33/12,007.88 = 4,722.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.33x = 12,007.88 × 4,722.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.33x = 56,706,973.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,706,973.14/8,701.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,517.05

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