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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.78, 12,016.38 and 4,728.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.78, 12,016.38 and 4,728.78 is: 6,525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.78 : 12,016.38 = 4,728.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.78/12,016.38 = 4,728.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.78x = 12,016.38 × 4,728.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.78x = 56,822,817.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,822,817.42/8,707.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,525.52

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