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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.39, 12,046.64 and 4,750.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.39, 12,046.64 and 4,750.53 is: 6,555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.39 : 12,046.64 = 4,750.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.39/12,046.64 = 4,750.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.39x = 12,046.64 × 4,750.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.39x = 57,227,900.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,227,900.97/8,729.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.78

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