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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.31, 12,039.58 and 4,949.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.31, 12,039.58 and 4,949.17 is: 6,828.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.31 : 12,039.58 = 4,949.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.31/12,039.58 = 4,949.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.31x = 12,039.58 × 4,949.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.31x = 59,585,903.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,585,903.40/8,726.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.31

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