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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.69, 12,019.56 and 4,932.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.69, 12,019.56 and 4,932.87 is: 6,807.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.69 : 12,019.56 = 4,932.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.69/12,019.56 = 4,932.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.69x = 12,019.56 × 4,932.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.69x = 59,290,926.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,290,926.94/8,709.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.47

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