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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.62, 12,020.64 and 4,731.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.62, 12,020.64 and 4,731.73 is: 6,529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.62 : 12,020.64 = 4,731.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.62/12,020.64 = 4,731.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.62x = 12,020.64 × 4,731.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.62x = 56,878,399.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,878,399.25/8,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.78

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