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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.72, 12,035.49 and 4,742.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.72, 12,035.49 and 4,742.82 is: 6,544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.72 : 12,035.49 = 4,742.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.72/12,035.49 = 4,742.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.72x = 12,035.49 × 4,742.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.72x = 57,082,162.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,082,162.68/8,721.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.83

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