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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.86, 12,022.40 and 4,733.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.86, 12,022.40 and 4,733.04 is: 6,531.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.86 : 12,022.40 = 4,733.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.86/12,022.40 = 4,733.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.86x = 12,022.40 × 4,733.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.86x = 56,902,500.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,902,500.10/8,711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.61

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