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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.46, 12,065.85 and 5,948.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.46, 12,065.85 and 5,948.58 is: 8,210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.46 : 12,065.85 = 5,948.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.46/12,065.85 = 5,948.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.46x = 12,065.85 × 5,948.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.46x = 71,774,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,774,673.99/8,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,210.83

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