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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.41, 12,008.01 and 4,924.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.41, 12,008.01 and 4,924.59 is: 6,795.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.41 : 12,008.01 = 4,924.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.41/12,008.01 = 4,924.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.41x = 12,008.01 × 4,924.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.41x = 59,134,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,134,525.97/8,701.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.97

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