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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,740.73, 13,116.26 and 4,062.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,740.73, 13,116.26 and 4,062.38 is: 6,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,740.73 : 13,116.26 = 4,062.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,740.73/13,116.26 = 4,062.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,740.73x = 13,116.26 × 4,062.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,740.73x = 53,283,161.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,283,161.64/8,740.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.96

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