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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.41, 12,007.77 and 4,924.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.41, 12,007.77 and 4,924.50 is: 6,795.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.41 : 12,007.77 = 4,924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.41/12,007.77 = 4,924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.41x = 12,007.77 × 4,924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.41x = 59,132,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,132,263.37/8,701.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.71

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