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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.89, 12,035.94 and 4,945.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.89, 12,035.94 and 4,945.40 is: 6,824.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.89 : 12,035.94 = 4,945.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.89/12,035.94 = 4,945.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.89x = 12,035.94 × 4,945.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.89x = 59,522,537.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,522,537.68/8,721.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,824.50

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