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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.64, 12,017.94 and 4,729.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.64, 12,017.94 and 4,729.76 is: 6,527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.64 : 12,017.94 = 4,729.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.64/12,017.94 = 4,729.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.64x = 12,017.94 × 4,729.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.64x = 56,841,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,841,971.89/8,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,527.08

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