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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.99, 12,042.01 and 4,747.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.99, 12,042.01 and 4,747.11 is: 6,551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.99 : 12,042.01 = 4,747.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.99/12,042.01 = 4,747.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.99x = 12,042.01 × 4,747.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.99x = 57,164,685.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,164,685.88/8,725.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,551.08

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