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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,703.70, 12,011.35 and 4,927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,703.70, 12,011.35 and 4,927.44 is: 6,800.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703.70 : 12,011.35 = 4,927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703.70/12,011.35 = 4,927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703.70x = 12,011.35 × 4,927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703.70x = 59,185,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,185,206.44/8,703.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,800.01

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