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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.58, 12,021.95 and 4,934.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.58, 12,021.95 and 4,934.73 is: 6,809.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.58 : 12,021.95 = 4,934.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.58/12,021.95 = 4,934.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.58x = 12,021.95 × 4,934.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.58x = 59,325,134.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,325,134.74/8,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,809.91

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