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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.79, 12,030.21 and 4,941.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.79, 12,030.21 and 4,941.18 is: 6,818.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.79 : 12,030.21 = 4,941.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.79/12,030.21 = 4,941.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.79x = 12,030.21 × 4,941.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.79x = 59,443,433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,443,433.05/8,717.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,818.64

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