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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.63, 12,013.70 and 4,726.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.63, 12,013.70 and 4,726.65 is: 6,522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.63 : 12,013.70 = 4,726.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.63/12,013.70 = 4,726.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.63x = 12,013.70 × 4,726.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.63x = 56,784,531.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,784,531.47/8,705.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.74

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