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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,731.74, 12,049.77 and 4,752.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,731.74, 12,049.77 and 4,752.78 is: 6,558.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,731.74 : 12,049.77 = 4,752.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,731.74/12,049.77 = 4,752.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,731.74x = 12,049.77 × 4,752.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,731.74x = 57,269,905.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,269,905.86/8,731.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.82

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