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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.99, 12,010.14 and 4,724.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.99, 12,010.14 and 4,724.10 is: 6,519.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.99 : 12,010.14 = 4,724.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.99/12,010.14 = 4,724.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.99x = 12,010.14 × 4,724.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.99x = 56,737,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,737,078.75/8,702.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.26

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