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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.46, 12,063.33 and 4,964.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.46, 12,063.33 and 4,964.34 is: 6,850.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.46 : 12,063.33 = 4,964.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.46/12,063.33 = 4,964.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.46x = 12,063.33 × 4,964.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.46x = 59,886,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,886,471.65/8,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.85

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