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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.46, 12,008.28 and 4,925.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.46, 12,008.28 and 4,925.82 is: 6,797.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.46 : 12,008.28 = 4,925.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.46/12,008.28 = 4,925.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.46x = 12,008.28 × 4,925.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.46x = 59,150,625.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,150,625.79/8,702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,797.00

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