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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.05, 12,017.87 and 4,932.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.05, 12,017.87 and 4,932.69 is: 6,805.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.05 : 12,017.87 = 4,932.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.05/12,017.87 = 4,932.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.05x = 12,017.87 × 4,932.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.05x = 59,280,402.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,280,402.51/8,710.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,805.98

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