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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.60, 12,062.49 and 5,204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.60, 12,062.49 and 5,204.33 is: 7,181.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.60 : 12,062.49 = 5,204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.60/12,062.49 = 5,204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.60x = 12,062.49 × 5,204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.60x = 62,777,178.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,777,178.58/8,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.43

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