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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.23, 12,015.74 and 4,728.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.23, 12,015.74 and 4,728.21 is: 6,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.23 : 12,015.74 = 4,728.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.23/12,015.74 = 4,728.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.23x = 12,015.74 × 4,728.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.23x = 56,812,918.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,812,918.38/8,707.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,524.80

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