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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.33, 12,063.04 and 4,762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.33, 12,063.04 and 4,762.48 is: 6,572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.33 : 12,063.04 = 4,762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.33/12,063.04 = 4,762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.33x = 12,063.04 × 4,762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.33x = 57,449,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,449,944.68/8,741.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.22

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