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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.89, 12,011.81 and 4,927.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.89, 12,011.81 and 4,927.46 is: 6,799.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.89 : 12,011.81 = 4,927.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.89/12,011.81 = 4,927.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.89x = 12,011.81 × 4,927.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.89x = 59,187,628.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,187,628.61/8,704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,799.35

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