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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,740.37, 12,061.76 and 4,761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,740.37, 12,061.76 and 4,761.52 is: 6,570.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,740.37 : 12,061.76 = 4,761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,740.37/12,061.76 = 4,761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,740.37x = 12,061.76 × 4,761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,740.37x = 57,432,257.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,432,257.51/8,740.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,570.92

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