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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,728.83, 12,043.73 and 4,951.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,728.83, 12,043.73 and 4,951.12 is: 6,831.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,728.83 : 12,043.73 = 4,951.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,728.83/12,043.73 = 4,951.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,728.83x = 12,043.73 × 4,951.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,728.83x = 59,629,952.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,629,952.48/8,728.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.38

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