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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.49, 12,009.45 and 4,723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.49, 12,009.45 and 4,723.60 is: 6,518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.49 : 12,009.45 = 4,723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.49/12,009.45 = 4,723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.49x = 12,009.45 × 4,723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.49x = 56,727,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,727,814.40/8,702.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,518.57

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