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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,735.06, 12,055.30 and 4,959.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,735.06, 12,055.30 and 4,959.25 is: 6,844.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,735.06 : 12,055.30 = 4,959.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,735.06/12,055.30 = 4,959.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,735.06x = 12,055.30 × 4,959.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,735.06x = 59,785,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,785,203.99/8,735.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.28

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