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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.74, 12,018.06 and 4,729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.74, 12,018.06 and 4,729.84 is: 6,527.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.74 : 12,018.06 = 4,729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.74/12,018.06 = 4,729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.74x = 12,018.06 × 4,729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.74x = 56,843,470.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,843,470.87/8,708.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,527.18

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