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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.51, 12,062.87 and 4,964.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.51, 12,062.87 and 4,964.19 is: 6,850.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.51 : 12,062.87 = 4,964.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.51/12,062.87 = 4,964.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.51x = 12,062.87 × 4,964.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.51x = 59,882,378.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,882,378.63/8,741.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.35

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