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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.58, 13,105.25 and 4,064.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.58, 13,105.25 and 4,064.54 is: 6,093.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.58 : 13,105.25 = 4,064.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.58/13,105.25 = 4,064.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.58x = 13,105.25 × 4,064.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.58x = 53,266,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,266,757.47/8,741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.49

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