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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.68, 12,034.56 and 4,741.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.68, 12,034.56 and 4,741.79 is: 6,543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.68 : 12,034.56 = 4,741.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.68/12,034.56 = 4,741.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.68x = 12,034.56 × 4,741.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.68x = 57,065,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,065,356.26/8,720.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.68

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