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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.88, 12,015.74 and 4,728.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.88, 12,015.74 and 4,728.26 is: 6,525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.88 : 12,015.74 = 4,728.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.88/12,015.74 = 4,728.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.88x = 12,015.74 × 4,728.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.88x = 56,813,542.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,813,542.81/8,706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,525.13

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