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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.24, 12,019.93 and 4,731.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.24, 12,019.93 and 4,731.26 is: 6,529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.24 : 12,019.93 = 4,731.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.24/12,019.93 = 4,731.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.24x = 12,019.93 × 4,731.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.24x = 56,869,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,869,390.36/8,710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.03

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