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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.46, 12,019.03 and 4,730.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.46, 12,019.03 and 4,730.67 is: 6,528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.46 : 12,019.03 = 4,730.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.46/12,019.03 = 4,730.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.46x = 12,019.03 × 4,730.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.46x = 56,858,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,858,064.65/8,709.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.31

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