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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.21, 12,062.82 and 4,762.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.21, 12,062.82 and 4,762.31 is: 6,571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.21 : 12,062.82 = 4,762.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.21/12,062.82 = 4,762.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.21x = 12,062.82 × 4,762.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.21x = 57,446,828.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,446,828.00/8,741.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.96

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