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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.01, 12,069.81 and 4,970.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.01, 12,069.81 and 4,970.16 is: 6,858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.01 : 12,069.81 = 4,970.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.01/12,069.81 = 4,970.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.01x = 12,069.81 × 4,970.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.01x = 59,988,886.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,988,886.87/8,747.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.22

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