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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,740.39, 12,061.69 and 4,761.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,740.39, 12,061.69 and 4,761.43 is: 6,570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,740.39 : 12,061.69 = 4,761.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,740.39/12,061.69 = 4,761.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,740.39x = 12,061.69 × 4,761.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,740.39x = 57,430,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,430,892.62/8,740.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,570.75

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