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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,740.66, 12,062.48 and 4,761.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,740.66, 12,062.48 and 4,761.99 is: 6,571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,740.66 : 12,062.48 = 4,761.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,740.66/12,062.48 = 4,761.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,740.66x = 12,062.48 × 4,761.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,740.66x = 57,441,385.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,441,385.33/8,740.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.75

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