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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.07, 13,108.36 and 4,737.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.07, 13,108.36 and 4,737.66 is: 7,104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.07 : 13,108.36 = 4,737.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.07/13,108.36 = 4,737.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.07x = 13,108.36 × 4,737.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.07x = 62,102,952.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,102,952.84/8,741.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.73

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