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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,728.72, 12,042.06 and 4,951.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,728.72, 12,042.06 and 4,951.06 is: 6,830.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,728.72 : 12,042.06 = 4,951.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,728.72/12,042.06 = 4,951.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,728.72x = 12,042.06 × 4,951.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,728.72x = 59,620,961.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,620,961.58/8,728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.44

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