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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.57, 12,020.73 and 4,731.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.57, 12,020.73 and 4,731.69 is: 6,529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.57 : 12,020.73 = 4,731.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.57/12,020.73 = 4,731.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.57x = 12,020.73 × 4,731.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.57x = 56,878,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,878,367.93/8,710.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.81

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