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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,718.78, 12,031.56 and 4,739.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,718.78, 12,031.56 and 4,739.76 is: 6,540.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,718.78 : 12,031.56 = 4,739.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,718.78/12,031.56 = 4,739.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,718.78x = 12,031.56 × 4,739.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,718.78x = 57,026,706.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,026,706.83/8,718.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,540.68

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