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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.59, 12,014.76 and 4,727.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.59, 12,014.76 and 4,727.62 is: 6,523.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.59 : 12,014.76 = 4,727.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.59/12,014.76 = 4,727.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.59x = 12,014.76 × 4,727.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.59x = 56,801,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,801,219.67/8,706.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.93

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