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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.91, 12,058.36 and 4,961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.91, 12,058.36 and 4,961.08 is: 6,846.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.91 : 12,058.36 = 4,961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.91/12,058.36 = 4,961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.91x = 12,058.36 × 4,961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.91x = 59,822,446.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,822,446.08/8,737.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.31

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