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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.58, 12,033.29 and 4,741.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.58, 12,033.29 and 4,741.00 is: 6,542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.58 : 12,033.29 = 4,741.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.58/12,033.29 = 4,741.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.58x = 12,033.29 × 4,741.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.58x = 57,049,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,049,809.66/8,719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.72

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