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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,740.27, 12,061.61 and 4,761.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,740.27, 12,061.61 and 4,761.35 is: 6,570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,740.27 : 12,061.61 = 4,761.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,740.27/12,061.61 = 4,761.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,740.27x = 12,061.61 × 4,761.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,740.27x = 57,429,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,429,525.74/8,740.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,570.68

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