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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.98, 12,041.78 and 4,747.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.98, 12,041.78 and 4,747.08 is: 6,550.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.98 : 12,041.78 = 4,747.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.98/12,041.78 = 4,747.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.98x = 12,041.78 × 4,747.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.98x = 57,163,293.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,163,293.00/8,725.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.93

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