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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,715.98, 12,027.76 and 4,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,715.98, 12,027.76 and 4,737 is: 6,536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,715.98 : 12,027.76 = 4,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,715.98/12,027.76 = 4,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,715.98x = 12,027.76 × 4,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,715.98x = 56,975,499.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,975,499.12/8,715.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,536.90

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