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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.32, 12,029.90 and 4,738.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.32, 12,029.90 and 4,738.42 is: 6,539.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.32 : 12,029.90 = 4,738.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.32/12,029.90 = 4,738.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.32x = 12,029.90 × 4,738.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.32x = 57,002,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,002,718.76/8,717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.02

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