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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.25, 12,046.59 and 4,750.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.25, 12,046.59 and 4,750.62 is: 6,555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.25 : 12,046.59 = 4,750.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.25/12,046.59 = 4,750.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.25x = 12,046.59 × 4,750.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.25x = 57,228,771.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,228,771.39/8,729.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.98

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