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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,728.29, 12,045.31 and 4,749.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,728.29, 12,045.31 and 4,749.17 is: 6,553.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,728.29 : 12,045.31 = 4,749.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,728.29/12,045.31 = 4,749.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,728.29x = 12,045.31 × 4,749.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,728.29x = 57,205,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,205,152.79/8,728.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,553.99

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