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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,724.56, 12,040.08 and 4,998.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,724.56, 12,040.08 and 4,998.56 is: 6,898.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,724.56 : 12,040.08 = 4,998.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,724.56/12,040.08 = 4,998.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,724.56x = 12,040.08 × 4,998.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,724.56x = 60,183,062.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,183,062.28/8,724.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.12

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