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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,738.63, 12,057.21 and 5,104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,738.63, 12,057.21 and 5,104.11 is: 7,042.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,738.63 : 12,057.21 = 5,104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,738.63/12,057.21 = 5,104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,738.63x = 12,057.21 × 5,104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,738.63x = 61,541,326.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,541,326.13/8,738.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.45

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