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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.88, 12,041.64 and 4,746.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.88, 12,041.64 and 4,746.98 is: 6,550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.88 : 12,041.64 = 4,746.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.88/12,041.64 = 4,746.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.88x = 12,041.64 × 4,746.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.88x = 57,161,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,161,364.04/8,725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.79

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