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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.76, 12,022.48 and 4,733.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.76, 12,022.48 and 4,733.14 is: 6,531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.76 : 12,022.48 = 4,733.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.76/12,022.48 = 4,733.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.76x = 12,022.48 × 4,733.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.76x = 56,904,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,904,080.99/8,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.87

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