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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.51, 12,035.56 and 4,742.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.51, 12,035.56 and 4,742.59 is: 6,544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.51 : 12,035.56 = 4,742.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.51/12,035.56 = 4,742.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.51x = 12,035.56 × 4,742.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.51x = 57,079,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,079,726.50/8,721.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.71

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