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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.75, 12,021.14 and 4,934.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.75, 12,021.14 and 4,934.03 is: 6,809.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.75 : 12,021.14 = 4,934.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.75/12,021.14 = 4,934.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.75x = 12,021.14 × 4,934.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.75x = 59,312,617.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,312,617.62/8,710.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,809.13

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