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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,718, 13,077.12 and 4,830

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,718, 13,077.12 and 4,830 is: 7,245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,718 : 13,077.12 = 4,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,718/13,077.12 = 4,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,718x = 13,077.12 × 4,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,718x = 63,162,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,162,489.60/8,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,245.07

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