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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.77, 12,015 and 4,727.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.77, 12,015 and 4,727.78 is: 6,524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.77 : 12,015 = 4,727.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.77/12,015 = 4,727.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.77x = 12,015 × 4,727.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.77x = 56,804,276.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,804,276.70/8,706.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,524.15

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