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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.77, 12,047.34 and 4,751.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.77, 12,047.34 and 4,751.14 is: 6,556.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.77 : 12,047.34 = 4,751.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.77/12,047.34 = 4,751.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.77x = 12,047.34 × 4,751.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.77x = 57,238,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,238,598.97/8,729.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,556.71

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