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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.06, 12,019.92 and 4,731.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.06, 12,019.92 and 4,731.16 is: 6,529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.06 : 12,019.92 = 4,731.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.06/12,019.92 = 4,731.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.06x = 12,019.92 × 4,731.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.06x = 56,868,164.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,868,164.71/8,710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.02

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