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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,718.89, 12,031.33 and 4,941.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,718.89, 12,031.33 and 4,941.19 is: 6,818.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,718.89 : 12,031.33 = 4,941.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,718.89/12,031.33 = 4,941.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,718.89x = 12,031.33 × 4,941.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,718.89x = 59,449,062.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,449,062.78/8,718.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,818.42

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