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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.85, 12,047.44 and 4,751.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.85, 12,047.44 and 4,751.22 is: 6,556.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.85 : 12,047.44 = 4,751.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.85/12,047.44 = 4,751.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.85x = 12,047.44 × 4,751.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.85x = 57,239,989.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,239,989.52/8,729.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,556.82

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