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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.45, 12,013.68 and 4,927.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.45, 12,013.68 and 4,927.83 is: 6,801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.45 : 12,013.68 = 4,927.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.45/12,013.68 = 4,927.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.45x = 12,013.68 × 4,927.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.45x = 59,201,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,201,348.08/8,704.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.27

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