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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.97, 12,033.06 and 4,943.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.97, 12,033.06 and 4,943.84 is: 6,821.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.97 : 12,033.06 = 4,943.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.97/12,033.06 = 4,943.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.97x = 12,033.06 × 4,943.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.97x = 59,489,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,489,444.65/8,720.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,821.43

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