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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.83, 12,059.26 and 4,962.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.83, 12,059.26 and 4,962.17 is: 6,848.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.83 : 12,059.26 = 4,962.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.83/12,059.26 = 4,962.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.83x = 12,059.26 × 4,962.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.83x = 59,840,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,840,098.19/8,737.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.39

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