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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.70, 12,016.59 and 4,728.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.70, 12,016.59 and 4,728.81 is: 6,525.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.70 : 12,016.59 = 4,728.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.70/12,016.59 = 4,728.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.70x = 12,016.59 × 4,728.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.70x = 56,824,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,824,198.29/8,707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,525.74

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