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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.76, 12,019.48 and 4,730.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.76, 12,019.48 and 4,730.88 is: 6,528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.76 : 12,019.48 = 4,730.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.76/12,019.48 = 4,730.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.76x = 12,019.48 × 4,730.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.76x = 56,862,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,862,717.54/8,709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.62

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