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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.66, 12,030.39 and 4,738.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.66, 12,030.39 and 4,738.76 is: 6,539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.66 : 12,030.39 = 4,738.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.66/12,030.39 = 4,738.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.66x = 12,030.39 × 4,738.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.66x = 57,009,149.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,009,149.71/8,717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.50

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