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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.14, 12,046.26 and 4,750.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.14, 12,046.26 and 4,750.28 is: 6,555.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.14 : 12,046.26 = 4,750.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.14/12,046.26 = 4,750.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.14x = 12,046.26 × 4,750.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.14x = 57,223,107.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,223,107.95/8,729.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.41

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