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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.24, 12,008.88 and 4,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.24, 12,008.88 and 4,976 is: 6,866.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.24 : 12,008.88 = 4,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.24/12,008.88 = 4,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.24x = 12,008.88 × 4,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.24x = 59,756,186.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,756,186.88/8,702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.76

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