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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.03, 12,047.49 and 4,751.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.03, 12,047.49 and 4,751.13 is: 6,556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.03 : 12,047.49 = 4,751.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.03/12,047.49 = 4,751.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.03x = 12,047.49 × 4,751.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.03x = 57,239,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,239,249.70/8,730.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,556.59

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