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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.51, 12,043.76 and 4,952.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.51, 12,043.76 and 4,952.41 is: 6,832.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.51 : 12,043.76 = 4,952.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.51/12,043.76 = 4,952.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.51x = 12,043.76 × 4,952.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.51x = 59,645,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,645,582.59/8,729.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.64

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