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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.64, 12,030.27 and 4,738.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.64, 12,030.27 and 4,738.74 is: 6,539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.64 : 12,030.27 = 4,738.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.64/12,030.27 = 4,738.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.64x = 12,030.27 × 4,738.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.64x = 57,008,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,008,267.89/8,717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.42

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