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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.22, 12,021.37 and 4,732.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.22, 12,021.37 and 4,732.46 is: 6,530.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.22 : 12,021.37 = 4,732.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.22/12,021.37 = 4,732.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.22x = 12,021.37 × 4,732.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.22x = 56,890,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,890,652.67/8,711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,530.73

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