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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,722.14, 12,036.29 and 4,945.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,722.14, 12,036.29 and 4,945.65 is: 6,824.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,722.14 : 12,036.29 = 4,945.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,722.14/12,036.29 = 4,945.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,722.14x = 12,036.29 × 4,945.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,722.14x = 59,527,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,527,252.91/8,722.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,824.84

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