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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.37, 12,021.66 and 4,732.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.37, 12,021.66 and 4,732.49 is: 6,530.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.37 : 12,021.66 = 4,732.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.37/12,021.66 = 4,732.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.37x = 12,021.66 × 4,732.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.37x = 56,892,325.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,892,325.63/8,711.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,530.81

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