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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.56, 12,034.10 and 4,943.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.56, 12,034.10 and 4,943.34 is: 6,822.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.56 : 12,034.10 = 4,943.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.56/12,034.10 = 4,943.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.56x = 12,034.10 × 4,943.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.56x = 59,488,647.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,488,647.89/8,719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,822.44

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