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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.72, 12,942 and 4,729.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.72, 12,942 and 4,729.12 is: 7,094.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.72 : 12,942 = 4,729.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.72/12,942 = 4,729.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.72x = 12,942 × 4,729.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.72x = 61,204,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,204,271.04/8,626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.73

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