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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,732.97, 12,050.97 and 4,904.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,732.97, 12,050.97 and 4,904.34 is: 6,767.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,732.97 : 12,050.97 = 4,904.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,732.97/12,050.97 = 4,904.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,732.97x = 12,050.97 × 4,904.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,732.97x = 59,102,054.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,102,054.21/8,732.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,767.69

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