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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.74, 12,034.10 and 4,741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.74, 12,034.10 and 4,741.82 is: 6,543.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.74 : 12,034.10 = 4,741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.74/12,034.10 = 4,741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.74x = 12,034.10 × 4,741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.74x = 57,063,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,063,512.35/8,720.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.43

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