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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.83, 12,033.63 and 4,741.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.83, 12,033.63 and 4,741.23 is: 6,543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.83 : 12,033.63 = 4,741.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.83/12,033.63 = 4,741.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.83x = 12,033.63 × 4,741.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.83x = 57,054,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,054,207.56/8,719.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.04

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