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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.44, 12,009.20 and 4,926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.44, 12,009.20 and 4,926.32 is: 6,798.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.44 : 12,009.20 = 4,926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.44/12,009.20 = 4,926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.44x = 12,009.20 × 4,926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.44x = 59,161,122.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,161,122.50/8,702.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,798.22

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