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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,734.91, 12,053.86 and 4,755.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,734.91, 12,053.86 and 4,755.93 is: 6,563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734.91 : 12,053.86 = 4,755.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734.91/12,053.86 = 4,755.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734.91x = 12,053.86 × 4,755.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734.91x = 57,327,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,327,314.39/8,734.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,563.01

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