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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,715.28, 12,027.03 and 4,990

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,715.28, 12,027.03 and 4,990 is: 6,886.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,715.28 : 12,027.03 = 4,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,715.28/12,027.03 = 4,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,715.28x = 12,027.03 × 4,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,715.28x = 60,014,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,014,879.70/8,715.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.17

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