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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.79, 12,034.35 and 4,944.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.79, 12,034.35 and 4,944.18 is: 6,822.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.79 : 12,034.35 = 4,944.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.79/12,034.35 = 4,944.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.79x = 12,034.35 × 4,944.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.79x = 59,499,992.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,499,992.58/8,720.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,822.78

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