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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,734.08, 12,052.88 and 4,957.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,734.08, 12,052.88 and 4,957.28 is: 6,840.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734.08 : 12,052.88 = 4,957.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734.08/12,052.88 = 4,957.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734.08x = 12,052.88 × 4,957.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734.08x = 59,749,500.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,749,500.97/8,734.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.96

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