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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.63, 12,029.82 and 4,738.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.63, 12,029.82 and 4,738.71 is: 6,539.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.63 : 12,029.82 = 4,738.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.63/12,029.82 = 4,738.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.63x = 12,029.82 × 4,738.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.63x = 57,005,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,005,828.33/8,717.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.15

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