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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.81, 12,009.89 and 4,723.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.81, 12,009.89 and 4,723.93 is: 6,519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.81 : 12,009.89 = 4,723.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.81/12,009.89 = 4,723.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.81x = 12,009.89 × 4,723.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.81x = 56,733,838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,733,838.93/8,702.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.02

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