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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.42, 12,034.24 and 4,741.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.42, 12,034.24 and 4,741.52 is: 6,543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.42 : 12,034.24 = 4,741.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.42/12,034.24 = 4,741.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.42x = 12,034.24 × 4,741.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.42x = 57,060,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,060,589.64/8,720.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.33

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