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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,735.28, 12,053.64 and 4,958.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,735.28, 12,053.64 and 4,958.88 is: 6,842.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,735.28 : 12,053.64 = 4,958.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,735.28/12,053.64 = 4,958.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,735.28x = 12,053.64 × 4,958.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,735.28x = 59,772,554.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,772,554.32/8,735.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.66

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