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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.46, 13,092.93 and 4,048.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.46, 13,092.93 and 4,048.71 is: 6,074.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.46 : 13,092.93 = 4,048.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.46/13,092.93 = 4,048.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.46x = 13,092.93 × 4,048.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.46x = 53,009,476.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,009,476.62/8,726.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.57

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