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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.67, 12,012.45 and 4,726.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.67, 12,012.45 and 4,726.13 is: 6,522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.67 : 12,012.45 = 4,726.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.67/12,012.45 = 4,726.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.67x = 12,012.45 × 4,726.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.67x = 56,772,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,772,400.32/8,704.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.06

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