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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.56, 12,021.95 and 4,732.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.56, 12,021.95 and 4,732.67 is: 6,531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.56 : 12,021.95 = 4,732.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.56/12,021.95 = 4,732.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.56x = 12,021.95 × 4,732.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.56x = 56,895,922.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,895,922.11/8,711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.08

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