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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.34, 12,046.74 and 4,750.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.34, 12,046.74 and 4,750.74 is: 6,556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.34 : 12,046.74 = 4,750.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.34/12,046.74 = 4,750.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.34x = 12,046.74 × 4,750.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.34x = 57,230,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,230,929.59/8,729.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,556.16

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