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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,934.78, 17,835.87 and 8,735.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,934.78, 17,835.87 and 8,735.74 is: 12,045.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,934.78 : 17,835.87 = 8,735.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,934.78/17,835.87 = 8,735.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,934.78x = 17,835.87 × 8,735.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,934.78x = 155,809,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,809,522.99/12,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.78

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