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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.60, 12,044.04 and 4,951.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.60, 12,044.04 and 4,951.28 is: 6,834.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.60 : 12,044.04 = 4,951.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.60/12,044.04 = 4,951.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.60x = 12,044.04 × 4,951.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.60x = 59,633,386.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,633,386.02/8,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.30

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