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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.73, 12,034.52 and 4,741.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.73, 12,034.52 and 4,741.88 is: 6,543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.73 : 12,034.52 = 4,741.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.73/12,034.52 = 4,741.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.73x = 12,034.52 × 4,741.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.73x = 57,066,210.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,066,210.27/8,720.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.74

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