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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.73, 12,017.81 and 4,729.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.73, 12,017.81 and 4,729.71 is: 6,526.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.73 : 12,017.81 = 4,729.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.73/12,017.81 = 4,729.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.73x = 12,017.81 × 4,729.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.73x = 56,840,732.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,840,732.49/8,708.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.87

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