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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.67, 12,009.54 and 4,723.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.67, 12,009.54 and 4,723.77 is: 6,518.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.67 : 12,009.54 = 4,723.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.67/12,009.54 = 4,723.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.67x = 12,009.54 × 4,723.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.67x = 56,730,304.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,730,304.77/8,702.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,518.72

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