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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.44, 12,013.33 and 4,929.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.44, 12,013.33 and 4,929.32 is: 6,802.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.44 : 12,013.33 = 4,929.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.44/12,013.33 = 4,929.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.44x = 12,013.33 × 4,929.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.44x = 59,217,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,217,547.84/8,705.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.36

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