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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720, 12,033.60 and 4,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720, 12,033.60 and 4,994.24 is: 6,892.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720 : 12,033.60 = 4,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720/12,033.60 = 4,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720x = 12,033.60 × 4,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720x = 60,098,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,098,686.46/8,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.05

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