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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.21, 12,067.65 and 6,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.21, 12,067.65 and 6,333.08 is: 8,743.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.21 : 12,067.65 = 6,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.21/12,067.65 = 6,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.21x = 12,067.65 × 6,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.21x = 76,425,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,425,332.52/8,741.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,743.11

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