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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.55, 12,022.04 and 4,732.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.55, 12,022.04 and 4,732.72 is: 6,531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.55 : 12,022.04 = 4,732.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.55/12,022.04 = 4,732.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.55x = 12,022.04 × 4,732.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.55x = 56,896,949.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,896,949.15/8,711.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.21

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