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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.54, 12,009.56 and 4,925.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.54, 12,009.56 and 4,925.84 is: 6,797.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.54 : 12,009.56 = 4,925.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.54/12,009.56 = 4,925.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.54x = 12,009.56 × 4,925.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.54x = 59,157,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,157,171.03/8,702.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,797.69

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