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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.10, 12,062.61 and 4,762.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.10, 12,062.61 and 4,762.11 is: 6,571.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.10 : 12,062.61 = 4,762.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.10/12,062.61 = 4,762.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.10x = 12,062.61 × 4,762.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.10x = 57,443,475.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,443,475.71/8,741.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.65

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