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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.07, 12,035.09 and 4,742.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.07, 12,035.09 and 4,742.17 is: 6,544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.07 : 12,035.09 = 4,742.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.07/12,035.09 = 4,742.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.07x = 12,035.09 × 4,742.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.07x = 57,072,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,072,442.75/8,721.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.20

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