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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.67, 12,009.69 and 4,724.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.67, 12,009.69 and 4,724.13 is: 6,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.67 : 12,009.69 = 4,724.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.67/12,009.69 = 4,724.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.67x = 12,009.69 × 4,724.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.67x = 56,735,336.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,735,336.82/8,702.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.30

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