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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.32, 12,062.62 and 4,762.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.32, 12,062.62 and 4,762.29 is: 6,571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.32 : 12,062.62 = 4,762.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.32/12,062.62 = 4,762.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.32x = 12,062.62 × 4,762.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.32x = 57,445,745.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,445,745.79/8,741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.75

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