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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.40, 12,063.06 and 4,762.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.40, 12,063.06 and 4,762.56 is: 6,572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.40 : 12,063.06 = 4,762.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.40/12,063.06 = 4,762.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.40x = 12,063.06 × 4,762.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.40x = 57,451,047.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,451,047.03/8,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.29

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