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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,724.11, 12,036.60 and 4,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,724.11, 12,036.60 and 4,947.08 is: 6,825.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,724.11 : 12,036.60 = 4,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,724.11/12,036.60 = 4,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,724.11x = 12,036.60 × 4,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,724.11x = 59,545,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,545,962.95/8,724.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,825.45

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