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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,718.61, 12,031.35 and 4,739.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,718.61, 12,031.35 and 4,739.64 is: 6,540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,718.61 : 12,031.35 = 4,739.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,718.61/12,031.35 = 4,739.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,718.61x = 12,031.35 × 4,739.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,718.61x = 57,024,267.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,024,267.71/8,718.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,540.52

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