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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,703.44, 12,010.84 and 4,724.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,703.44, 12,010.84 and 4,724.59 is: 6,519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703.44 : 12,010.84 = 4,724.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703.44/12,010.84 = 4,724.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703.44x = 12,010.84 × 4,724.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703.44x = 56,746,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,746,252.72/8,703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.98

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