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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.50, 12,033.90 and 4,943.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.50, 12,033.90 and 4,943.61 is: 6,821.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.50 : 12,033.90 = 4,943.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.50/12,033.90 = 4,943.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.50x = 12,033.90 × 4,943.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.50x = 59,490,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,490,908.38/8,720.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,821.96

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