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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.19, 12,041.09 and 4,948.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.19, 12,041.09 and 4,948.31 is: 6,828.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.19 : 12,041.09 = 4,948.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.19/12,041.09 = 4,948.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.19x = 12,041.09 × 4,948.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.19x = 59,582,961.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,582,961.11/8,725.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.85

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