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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,501.72, 12,747.58 and 4,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,501.72, 12,747.58 and 4,339 is: 6,505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,501.72 : 12,747.58 = 4,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,501.72/12,747.58 = 4,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,501.72x = 12,747.58 × 4,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,501.72x = 55,311,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,311,749.62/8,501.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.95

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