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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,723.08, 12,037.91 and 4,744.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,723.08, 12,037.91 and 4,744.22 is: 6,547.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,723.08 : 12,037.91 = 4,744.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,723.08/12,037.91 = 4,744.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,723.08x = 12,037.91 × 4,744.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,723.08x = 57,110,501.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,110,501.81/8,723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.06

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