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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.09, 12,021.21 and 4,732.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.09, 12,021.21 and 4,732.12 is: 6,530.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.09 : 12,021.21 = 4,732.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.09/12,021.21 = 4,732.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.09x = 12,021.21 × 4,732.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.09x = 56,885,823.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,885,823.29/8,711.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,530.27

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