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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.51, 12,020.46 and 4,731.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.51, 12,020.46 and 4,731.58 is: 6,529.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.51 : 12,020.46 = 4,731.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.51/12,020.46 = 4,731.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.51x = 12,020.46 × 4,731.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.51x = 56,875,768.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,875,768.13/8,710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.56

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