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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.06, 12,062.54 and 4,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.06, 12,062.54 and 4,964.20 is: 6,850.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.06 : 12,062.54 = 4,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.06/12,062.54 = 4,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.06x = 12,062.54 × 4,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.06x = 59,880,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,880,861.07/8,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.53

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