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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.78, 12,030.63 and 4,738.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.78, 12,030.63 and 4,738.96 is: 6,539.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.78 : 12,030.63 = 4,738.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.78/12,030.63 = 4,738.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.78x = 12,030.63 × 4,738.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.78x = 57,012,603.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,012,603.94/8,717.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.81

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