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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.93, 12,014.19 and 4,726.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.93, 12,014.19 and 4,726.98 is: 6,523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.93 : 12,014.19 = 4,726.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.93/12,014.19 = 4,726.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.93x = 12,014.19 × 4,726.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.93x = 56,790,835.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,790,835.85/8,705.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.24

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