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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.03, 12,047.22 and 4,901.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.03, 12,047.22 and 4,901.57 is: 6,764.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.03 : 12,047.22 = 4,901.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.03/12,047.22 = 4,901.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.03x = 12,047.22 × 4,901.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.03x = 59,050,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,050,231.90/8,730.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.04

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