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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.57, 12,063.35 and 4,762.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.57, 12,063.35 and 4,762.68 is: 6,572.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.57 : 12,063.35 = 4,762.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.57/12,063.35 = 4,762.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.57x = 12,063.35 × 4,762.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.57x = 57,453,851.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,453,851.96/8,741.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.49

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