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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.26, 12,032.94 and 4,943.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.26, 12,032.94 and 4,943.86 is: 6,821.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.26 : 12,032.94 = 4,943.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.26/12,032.94 = 4,943.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.26x = 12,032.94 × 4,943.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.26x = 59,489,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,489,170.75/8,720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,821.95

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