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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.97, 12,022.52 and 4,733.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.97, 12,022.52 and 4,733.07 is: 6,531.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.97 : 12,022.52 = 4,733.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.97/12,022.52 = 4,733.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.97x = 12,022.52 × 4,733.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.97x = 56,903,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,903,405.07/8,711.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.63

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