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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.88, 12,022.43 and 4,935.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.88, 12,022.43 and 4,935.75 is: 6,811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.88 : 12,022.43 = 4,935.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.88/12,022.43 = 4,935.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.88x = 12,022.43 × 4,935.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.88x = 59,339,639.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,339,639.11/8,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,811.35

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