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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,488.72, 12,726.36 and 4,105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,488.72, 12,726.36 and 4,105 is: 6,154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,488.72 : 12,726.36 = 4,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,488.72/12,726.36 = 4,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,488.72x = 12,726.36 × 4,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,488.72x = 52,241,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,241,707.80/8,488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.25

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