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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.81, 12,034.85 and 4,741.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.81, 12,034.85 and 4,741.92 is: 6,543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.81 : 12,034.85 = 4,741.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.81/12,034.85 = 4,741.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.81x = 12,034.85 × 4,741.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.81x = 57,068,295.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,068,295.91/8,720.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.92

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