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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.68, 12,034.51 and 4,741.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.68, 12,034.51 and 4,741.80 is: 6,543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.68 : 12,034.51 = 4,741.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.68/12,034.51 = 4,741.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.68x = 12,034.51 × 4,741.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.68x = 57,065,239.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,065,239.52/8,720.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.67

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