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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.66, 12,057.72 and 4,961.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.66, 12,057.72 and 4,961.17 is: 6,846.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.66 : 12,057.72 = 4,961.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.66/12,057.72 = 4,961.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.66x = 12,057.72 × 4,961.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.66x = 59,820,398.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,820,398.73/8,737.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.27

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