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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.58, 12,013.97 and 4,928.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.58, 12,013.97 and 4,928.67 is: 6,801.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.58 : 12,013.97 = 4,928.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.58/12,013.97 = 4,928.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.58x = 12,013.97 × 4,928.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.58x = 59,212,893.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,212,893.52/8,705.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.72

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