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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.92, 12,014.08 and 4,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.92, 12,014.08 and 4,727.04 is: 6,523.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.92 : 12,014.08 = 4,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.92/12,014.08 = 4,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.92x = 12,014.08 × 4,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.92x = 56,791,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,791,036.72/8,705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.27

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