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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,718.82, 12,031.97 and 4,739.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,718.82, 12,031.97 and 4,739.92 is: 6,541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,718.82 : 12,031.97 = 4,739.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,718.82/12,031.97 = 4,739.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,718.82x = 12,031.97 × 4,739.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,718.82x = 57,030,575.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,030,575.24/8,718.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.09

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