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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.10, 12,033.68 and 4,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.10, 12,033.68 and 4,741.20 is: 6,542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.10 : 12,033.68 = 4,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.10/12,033.68 = 4,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.10x = 12,033.68 × 4,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.10x = 57,054,083.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,054,083.62/8,720.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.82

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