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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.70, 12,014.11 and 4,929.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.70, 12,014.11 and 4,929.44 is: 6,802.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.70 : 12,014.11 = 4,929.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.70/12,014.11 = 4,929.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.70x = 12,014.11 × 4,929.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.70x = 59,222,834.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,222,834.40/8,705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.77

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