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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.08, 12,062.66 and 4,762.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.08, 12,062.66 and 4,762.16 is: 6,571.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.08 : 12,062.66 = 4,762.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.08/12,062.66 = 4,762.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.08x = 12,062.66 × 4,762.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.08x = 57,444,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,444,278.06/8,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.76

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