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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.64, 12,019.32 and 4,730.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.64, 12,019.32 and 4,730.76 is: 6,528.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.64 : 12,019.32 = 4,730.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.64/12,019.32 = 4,730.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.64x = 12,019.32 × 4,730.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.64x = 56,860,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,860,518.28/8,709.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.46

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