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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,731.17, 12,048.81 and 4,752.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,731.17, 12,048.81 and 4,752.38 is: 6,558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,731.17 : 12,048.81 = 4,752.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,731.17/12,048.81 = 4,752.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,731.17x = 12,048.81 × 4,752.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,731.17x = 57,260,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,260,463.42/8,731.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.17

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