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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.24, 12,008.96 and 4,926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.24, 12,008.96 and 4,926.12 is: 6,797.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.24 : 12,008.96 = 4,926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.24/12,008.96 = 4,926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.24x = 12,008.96 × 4,926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.24x = 59,157,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,157,553.40/8,702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,797.97

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