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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.20, 12,009.04 and 4,723.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.20, 12,009.04 and 4,723.31 is: 6,518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.20 : 12,009.04 = 4,723.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.20/12,009.04 = 4,723.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.20x = 12,009.04 × 4,723.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.20x = 56,722,369.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,722,369.39/8,702.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,518.17

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