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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,734.65, 12,053.84 and 4,755.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,734.65, 12,053.84 and 4,755.79 is: 6,562.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734.65 : 12,053.84 = 4,755.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734.65/12,053.84 = 4,755.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734.65x = 12,053.84 × 4,755.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734.65x = 57,325,447.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,325,447.69/8,734.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,562.99

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