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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,703.75, 12,011.19 and 4,977.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,703.75, 12,011.19 and 4,977.75 is: 6,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703.75 : 12,011.19 = 4,977.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703.75/12,011.19 = 4,977.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703.75x = 12,011.19 × 4,977.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703.75x = 59,788,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,788,701.02/8,703.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.30

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