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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.61, 12,062.97 and 4,762.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.61, 12,062.97 and 4,762.71 is: 6,572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.61 : 12,062.97 = 4,762.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.61/12,062.97 = 4,762.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.61x = 12,062.97 × 4,762.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.61x = 57,452,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,452,427.85/8,741.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.29

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