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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.92, 12,016.84 and 4,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.92, 12,016.84 and 4,729.20 is: 6,526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.92 : 12,016.84 = 4,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.92/12,016.84 = 4,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.92x = 12,016.84 × 4,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.92x = 56,830,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,830,039.73/8,707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.25

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