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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,703.68, 12,011.09 and 4,724.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,703.68, 12,011.09 and 4,724.79 is: 6,520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703.68 : 12,011.09 = 4,724.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703.68/12,011.09 = 4,724.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703.68x = 12,011.09 × 4,724.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703.68x = 56,749,854.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,749,854.30/8,703.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,520.22

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