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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.34, 12,011.93 and 4,725.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.34, 12,011.93 and 4,725.38 is: 6,520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.34 : 12,011.93 = 4,725.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.34/12,011.93 = 4,725.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.34x = 12,011.93 × 4,725.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.34x = 56,760,850.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,760,850.10/8,704.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,520.98

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