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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.73, 12,014.12 and 4,928.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.73, 12,014.12 and 4,928.90 is: 6,802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.73 : 12,014.12 = 4,928.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.73/12,014.12 = 4,928.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.73x = 12,014.12 × 4,928.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.73x = 59,216,415.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,216,415.90/8,705.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.01

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