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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.72, 12,013.20 and 4,722.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.72, 12,013.20 and 4,722.84 is: 7,074.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.72 : 12,013.20 = 4,722.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.72/12,013.20 = 4,722.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.72x = 12,013.20 × 4,722.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.72x = 56,736,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,736,421.49/8,019.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.61

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