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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.88, 12,042.88 and 4,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.88, 12,042.88 and 4,748 is: 6,552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.88 : 12,042.88 = 4,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.88/12,042.88 = 4,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.88x = 12,042.88 × 4,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.88x = 57,179,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,179,594.24/8,726.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.12

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