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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.98, 12,022.74 and 4,733.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.98, 12,022.74 and 4,733.32 is: 6,532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.98 : 12,022.74 = 4,733.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.98/12,022.74 = 4,733.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.98x = 12,022.74 × 4,733.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.98x = 56,907,475.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,907,475.70/8,711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,532.09

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