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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,738.58, 12,059.28 and 4,759.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,738.58, 12,059.28 and 4,759.66 is: 6,568.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,738.58 : 12,059.28 = 4,759.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,738.58/12,059.28 = 4,759.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,738.58x = 12,059.28 × 4,759.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,738.58x = 57,398,087.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,398,087.72/8,738.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,568.35

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