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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.49, 12,019.18 and 4,730.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.49, 12,019.18 and 4,730.68 is: 6,528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.49 : 12,019.18 = 4,730.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.49/12,019.18 = 4,730.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.49x = 12,019.18 × 4,730.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.49x = 56,858,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,858,834.35/8,709.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.38

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