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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.45, 12,009.44 and 4,723.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.45, 12,009.44 and 4,723.58 is: 6,518.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.45 : 12,009.44 = 4,723.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.45/12,009.44 = 4,723.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.45x = 12,009.44 × 4,723.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.45x = 56,727,592.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,727,592.43/8,702.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,518.58

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