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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.06, 12,043.01 and 4,748.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.06, 12,043.01 and 4,748.19 is: 6,552.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.06 : 12,043.01 = 4,748.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.06/12,043.01 = 4,748.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.06x = 12,043.01 × 4,748.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.06x = 57,182,475.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,182,475.91/8,727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.32

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