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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.59, 12,034.31 and 4,741.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.59, 12,034.31 and 4,741.61 is: 6,543.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.59 : 12,034.31 = 4,741.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.59/12,034.31 = 4,741.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.59x = 12,034.31 × 4,741.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.59x = 57,062,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,062,042.30/8,720.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.37

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