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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.96, 12,058.02 and 4,759.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.96, 12,058.02 and 4,759.06 is: 6,567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.96 : 12,058.02 = 4,759.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.96/12,058.02 = 4,759.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.96x = 12,058.02 × 4,759.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.96x = 57,384,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,384,840.66/8,737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,567.30

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