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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.38, 12,063.17 and 4,762.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.38, 12,063.17 and 4,762.60 is: 6,572.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.38 : 12,063.17 = 4,762.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.38/12,063.17 = 4,762.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.38x = 12,063.17 × 4,762.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.38x = 57,452,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,452,053.44/8,741.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.42

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