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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,712.91, 12,024.06 and 4,734.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,712.91, 12,024.06 and 4,734.26 is: 6,533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,712.91 : 12,024.06 = 4,734.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,712.91/12,024.06 = 4,734.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,712.91x = 12,024.06 × 4,734.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,712.91x = 56,924,993.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,924,993.51/8,712.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.41

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