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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.64, 12,013.80 and 4,726.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.64, 12,013.80 and 4,726.76 is: 6,522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.64 : 12,013.80 = 4,726.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.64/12,013.80 = 4,726.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.64x = 12,013.80 × 4,726.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.64x = 56,786,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,786,349.29/8,705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.94

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