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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,732.61, 12,051.63 and 4,956.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,732.61, 12,051.63 and 4,956.42 is: 6,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,732.61 : 12,051.63 = 4,956.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,732.61/12,051.63 = 4,956.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,732.61x = 12,051.63 × 4,956.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,732.61x = 59,732,939.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,732,939.96/8,732.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.22

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