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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.06, 12,005.98 and 4,924.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.06, 12,005.98 and 4,924.85 is: 6,794.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.06 : 12,005.98 = 4,924.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.06/12,005.98 = 4,924.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.06x = 12,005.98 × 4,924.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.06x = 59,127,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,127,578.26/8,702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.67

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