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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.79, 12,019.53 and 4,730.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.79, 12,019.53 and 4,730.82 is: 6,528.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.79 : 12,019.53 = 4,730.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.79/12,019.53 = 4,730.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.79x = 12,019.53 × 4,730.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.79x = 56,862,160.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,862,160.99/8,709.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.54

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