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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.68, 12,014.08 and 4,928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.68, 12,014.08 and 4,928.08 is: 6,800.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.68 : 12,014.08 = 4,928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.68/12,014.08 = 4,928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.68x = 12,014.08 × 4,928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.68x = 59,206,347.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,206,347.37/8,705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,800.89

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