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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.24, 12,014.88 and 4,981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.24, 12,014.88 and 4,981.44 is: 6,874.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.24 : 12,014.88 = 4,981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.24/12,014.88 = 4,981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.24x = 12,014.88 × 4,981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.24x = 59,851,403.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,851,403.83/8,706.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,874.54

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