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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.24, 12,041.94 and 4,949.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.24, 12,041.94 and 4,949.74 is: 6,830.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.24 : 12,041.94 = 4,949.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.24/12,041.94 = 4,949.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.24x = 12,041.94 × 4,949.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.24x = 59,604,472.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,604,472.10/8,726.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.49

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