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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.16, 12,672.42 and 4,750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.16, 12,672.42 and 4,750.14 is: 7,116.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.16 : 12,672.42 = 4,750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.16/12,672.42 = 4,750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.16x = 12,672.42 × 4,750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.16x = 60,195,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,195,769.14/8,459.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,116.05

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