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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.76, 12,019.57 and 4,730.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.76, 12,019.57 and 4,730.94 is: 6,528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.76 : 12,019.57 = 4,730.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.76/12,019.57 = 4,730.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.76x = 12,019.57 × 4,730.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.76x = 56,863,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,863,804.40/8,709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.75

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