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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,712.51, 12,023.22 and 4,733.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,712.51, 12,023.22 and 4,733.58 is: 6,532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,712.51 : 12,023.22 = 4,733.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,712.51/12,023.22 = 4,733.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,712.51x = 12,023.22 × 4,733.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,712.51x = 56,912,873.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,912,873.73/8,712.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,532.32

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