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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.05, 12,046.07 and 4,750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.05, 12,046.07 and 4,750.14 is: 6,555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.05 : 12,046.07 = 4,750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.05/12,046.07 = 4,750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.05x = 12,046.07 × 4,750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.05x = 57,220,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,220,549.28/8,729.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.19

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