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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.58, 12,012.59 and 4,927.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.58, 12,012.59 and 4,927.67 is: 6,800.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.58 : 12,012.59 = 4,927.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.58/12,012.59 = 4,927.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.58x = 12,012.59 × 4,927.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.58x = 59,194,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,194,120.42/8,704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,800.34

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