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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.93, 12,007.19 and 4,925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.93, 12,007.19 and 4,925.72 is: 6,795.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.93 : 12,007.19 = 4,925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.93/12,007.19 = 4,925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.93x = 12,007.19 × 4,925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.93x = 59,144,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,144,031.30/8,702.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.88

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