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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.84, 12,036.40 and 4,743.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.84, 12,036.40 and 4,743.24 is: 6,545.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.84 : 12,036.40 = 4,743.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.84/12,036.40 = 4,743.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.84x = 12,036.40 × 4,743.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.84x = 57,091,533.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,091,533.94/8,721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,545.81

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