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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.30, 12,061.95 and 4,963.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.30, 12,061.95 and 4,963.10 is: 6,848.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.30 : 12,061.95 = 4,963.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.30/12,061.95 = 4,963.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.30x = 12,061.95 × 4,963.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.30x = 59,864,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,864,664.05/8,741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.49

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