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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,733.81, 12,052.89 and 4,957.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,733.81, 12,052.89 and 4,957.14 is: 6,840.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,733.81 : 12,052.89 = 4,957.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,733.81/12,052.89 = 4,957.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,733.81x = 12,052.89 × 4,957.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,733.81x = 59,747,863.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,747,863.13/8,733.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.98

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