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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.86, 12,034.73 and 4,741.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.86, 12,034.73 and 4,741.98 is: 6,543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.86 : 12,034.73 = 4,741.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.86/12,034.73 = 4,741.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.86x = 12,034.73 × 4,741.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.86x = 57,068,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,068,433.92/8,720.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.90

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