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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.43, 12,018.38 and 4,932.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.43, 12,018.38 and 4,932.26 is: 6,806.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.43 : 12,018.38 = 4,932.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.43/12,018.38 = 4,932.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.43x = 12,018.38 × 4,932.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.43x = 59,277,690.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,277,690.19/8,708.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.93

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