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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.16, 12,034.17 and 4,741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.16, 12,034.17 and 4,741.26 is: 6,543.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.16 : 12,034.17 = 4,741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.16/12,034.17 = 4,741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.16x = 12,034.17 × 4,741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.16x = 57,057,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,057,128.85/8,720.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.13

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