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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.72, 13,126.68 and 4,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.72, 13,126.68 and 4,848.48 is: 7,274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.72 : 13,126.68 = 4,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.72/13,126.68 = 4,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.72x = 13,126.68 × 4,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.72x = 63,644,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,644,445.45/8,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.72

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