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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.37, 12,034.60 and 4,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.37, 12,034.60 and 4,741.40 is: 6,543.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.37 : 12,034.60 = 4,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.37/12,034.60 = 4,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.37x = 12,034.60 × 4,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.37x = 57,060,780.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,060,780.41/8,720.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.39

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