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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.64, 12,021.27 and 4,935.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.64, 12,021.27 and 4,935.12 is: 6,810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.64 : 12,021.27 = 4,935.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.64/12,021.27 = 4,935.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.64x = 12,021.27 × 4,935.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.64x = 59,326,410.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,326,410.00/8,711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,810.02

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