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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.32, 12,018.72 and 4,934.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.32, 12,018.72 and 4,934.10 is: 6,807.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.32 : 12,018.72 = 4,934.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.32/12,018.72 = 4,934.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.32x = 12,018.72 × 4,934.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.32x = 59,301,566.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,301,566.35/8,711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.41

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