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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,734.31, 12,053.64 and 4,755.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,734.31, 12,053.64 and 4,755.55 is: 6,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734.31 : 12,053.64 = 4,755.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734.31/12,053.64 = 4,755.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734.31x = 12,053.64 × 4,755.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734.31x = 57,321,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,321,687.70/8,734.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,562.82

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