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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.24, 12,015.78 and 4,981

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.24, 12,015.78 and 4,981 is: 6,873.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.24 : 12,015.78 = 4,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.24/12,015.78 = 4,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.24x = 12,015.78 × 4,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.24x = 59,850,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,850,600.18/8,707.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,873.66

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