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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.70, 12,008.59 and 4,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.70, 12,008.59 and 4,925.44 is: 6,797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.70 : 12,008.59 = 4,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.70/12,008.59 = 4,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.70x = 12,008.59 × 4,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.70x = 59,147,592.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,147,592.23/8,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,797.25

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