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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.12, 12,033.64 and 4,741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.12, 12,033.64 and 4,741.12 is: 6,542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.12 : 12,033.64 = 4,741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.12/12,033.64 = 4,741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.12x = 12,033.64 × 4,741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.12x = 57,052,931.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,052,931.28/8,720.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.68

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