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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.94, 12,011.55 and 4,978.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.94, 12,011.55 and 4,978.22 is: 6,869.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.94 : 12,011.55 = 4,978.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.94/12,011.55 = 4,978.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.94x = 12,011.55 × 4,978.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.94x = 59,796,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,796,138.44/8,704.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.22

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