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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.48, 12,014.49 and 4,930.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.48, 12,014.49 and 4,930.26 is: 6,803.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.48 : 12,014.49 = 4,930.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.48/12,014.49 = 4,930.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.48x = 12,014.49 × 4,930.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.48x = 59,234,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,234,559.47/8,706.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,803.50

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