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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,724.33, 12,039.84 and 4,745.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,724.33, 12,039.84 and 4,745.73 is: 6,549.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,724.33 : 12,039.84 = 4,745.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,724.33/12,039.84 = 4,745.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,724.33x = 12,039.84 × 4,745.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,724.33x = 57,137,829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,137,829.88/8,724.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,549.25

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