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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.08, 12,062.30 and 4,762.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.08, 12,062.30 and 4,762.23 is: 6,571.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.08 : 12,062.30 = 4,762.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.08/12,062.30 = 4,762.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.08x = 12,062.30 × 4,762.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.08x = 57,443,386.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,443,386.62/8,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.66

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