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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.80, 12,005.73 and 4,924.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.80, 12,005.73 and 4,924.50 is: 6,794.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.80 : 12,005.73 = 4,924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.80/12,005.73 = 4,924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.80x = 12,005.73 × 4,924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.80x = 59,122,217.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,122,217.39/8,701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.25

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