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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,731.93, 12,050.10 and 4,753.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,731.93, 12,050.10 and 4,753.02 is: 6,559.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,731.93 : 12,050.10 = 4,753.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,731.93/12,050.10 = 4,753.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,731.93x = 12,050.10 × 4,753.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,731.93x = 57,274,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,274,366.30/8,731.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,559.19

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