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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.08, 12,032.38 and 4,740.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.08, 12,032.38 and 4,740.22 is: 6,541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.08 : 12,032.38 = 4,740.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.08/12,032.38 = 4,740.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.08x = 12,032.38 × 4,740.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.08x = 57,036,128.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,036,128.32/8,719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.53

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