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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750.02, 12,074.57 and 4,972.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750.02, 12,074.57 and 4,972.68 is: 6,862.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750.02 : 12,074.57 = 4,972.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750.02/12,074.57 = 4,972.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750.02x = 12,074.57 × 4,972.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750.02x = 60,042,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,042,972.75/8,750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,862.04

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