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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.99, 12,019.87 and 4,731.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.99, 12,019.87 and 4,731.18 is: 6,529.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.99 : 12,019.87 = 4,731.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.99/12,019.87 = 4,731.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.99x = 12,019.87 × 4,731.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.99x = 56,868,108.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,868,108.45/8,709.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.07

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