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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702, 12,009.48 and 4,976.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702, 12,009.48 and 4,976.72 is: 6,868.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702 : 12,009.48 = 4,976.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702/12,009.48 = 4,976.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702x = 12,009.48 × 4,976.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702x = 59,767,819.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,767,819.31/8,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.29

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