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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.83, 12,041.54 and 4,746.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.83, 12,041.54 and 4,746.85 is: 6,550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.83 : 12,041.54 = 4,746.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.83/12,041.54 = 4,746.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.83x = 12,041.54 × 4,746.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.83x = 57,159,348.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,159,348.11/8,725.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.59

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