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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.55, 12,044.72 and 4,951.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.55, 12,044.72 and 4,951.86 is: 6,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.55 : 12,044.72 = 4,951.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.55/12,044.72 = 4,951.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.55x = 12,044.72 × 4,951.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.55x = 59,643,767.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,643,767.18/8,729.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.40

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