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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,738.94, 12,059.72 and 4,760.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,738.94, 12,059.72 and 4,760.04 is: 6,568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,738.94 : 12,059.72 = 4,760.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,738.94/12,059.72 = 4,760.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,738.94x = 12,059.72 × 4,760.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,738.94x = 57,404,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,404,806.71/8,738.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,568.85

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