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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.01, 12,019.92 and 4,731.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.01, 12,019.92 and 4,731.18 is: 6,529.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.01 : 12,019.92 = 4,731.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.01/12,019.92 = 4,731.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.01x = 12,019.92 × 4,731.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.01x = 56,868,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,868,432.44/8,710.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.09

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