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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.97, 12,018.43 and 4,730.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.97, 12,018.43 and 4,730.15 is: 6,527.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.97 : 12,018.43 = 4,730.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.97/12,018.43 = 4,730.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.97x = 12,018.43 × 4,730.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.97x = 56,848,918.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,848,918.41/8,708.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,527.63

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