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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.52, 12,063.48 and 4,762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.52, 12,063.48 and 4,762.72 is: 6,572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.52 : 12,063.48 = 4,762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.52/12,063.48 = 4,762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.52x = 12,063.48 × 4,762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.52x = 57,454,977.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,454,977.47/8,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.65

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