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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.01, 12,032.10 and 4,740.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.01, 12,032.10 and 4,740.09 is: 6,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.01 : 12,032.10 = 4,740.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.01/12,032.10 = 4,740.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.01x = 12,032.10 × 4,740.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.01x = 57,033,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,033,254.66/8,719.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.25

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