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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,718.63, 12,031.20 and 4,739.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,718.63, 12,031.20 and 4,739.71 is: 6,540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,718.63 : 12,031.20 = 4,739.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,718.63/12,031.20 = 4,739.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,718.63x = 12,031.20 × 4,739.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,718.63x = 57,024,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,024,398.95/8,718.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,540.52

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