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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.92, 12,021.17 and 4,732.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.92, 12,021.17 and 4,732.09 is: 6,530.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.92 : 12,021.17 = 4,732.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.92/12,021.17 = 4,732.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.92x = 12,021.17 × 4,732.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.92x = 56,885,258.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,885,258.35/8,710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,530.34

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