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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.96, 12,035.91 and 4,944.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.96, 12,035.91 and 4,944.90 is: 6,823.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.96 : 12,035.91 = 4,944.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.96/12,035.91 = 4,944.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.96x = 12,035.91 × 4,944.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.96x = 59,516,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,516,371.36/8,721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.74

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