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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,718.67, 12,031.85 and 4,739.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,718.67, 12,031.85 and 4,739.86 is: 6,541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,718.67 : 12,031.85 = 4,739.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,718.67/12,031.85 = 4,739.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,718.67x = 12,031.85 × 4,739.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,718.67x = 57,029,320.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,029,320.40/8,718.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.06

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