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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.64, 12,016.37 and 4,930.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.64, 12,016.37 and 4,930.74 is: 6,804.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.64 : 12,016.37 = 4,930.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.64/12,016.37 = 4,930.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.64x = 12,016.37 × 4,930.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.64x = 59,249,571.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,249,571.56/8,707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.32

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