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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.85, 12,066.80 and 7,471.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.85, 12,066.80 and 7,471.59 is: 10,318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.85 : 12,066.80 = 7,471.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.85/12,066.80 = 7,471.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.85x = 12,066.80 × 7,471.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.85x = 90,158,144.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,158,144.85/8,737.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.12

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