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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.56, 12,034.48 and 4,741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.56, 12,034.48 and 4,741.68 is: 6,543.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.56 : 12,034.48 = 4,741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.56/12,034.48 = 4,741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.56x = 12,034.48 × 4,741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.56x = 57,063,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,063,653.13/8,720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.58

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