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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.84, 12,030.68 and 4,738.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.84, 12,030.68 and 4,738.94 is: 6,539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.84 : 12,030.68 = 4,738.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.84/12,030.68 = 4,738.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.84x = 12,030.68 × 4,738.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.84x = 57,012,586.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,012,586.83/8,717.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.76

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