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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,724.70, 12,039.84 and 4,745.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,724.70, 12,039.84 and 4,745.68 is: 6,548.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,724.70 : 12,039.84 = 4,745.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,724.70/12,039.84 = 4,745.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,724.70x = 12,039.84 × 4,745.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,724.70x = 57,137,227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,137,227.89/8,724.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.90

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