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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,738.62, 12,059.32 and 4,759.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,738.62, 12,059.32 and 4,759.72 is: 6,568.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,738.62 : 12,059.32 = 4,759.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,738.62/12,059.32 = 4,759.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,738.62x = 12,059.32 × 4,759.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,738.62x = 57,399,004.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,399,004.84/8,738.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,568.43

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