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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.77, 12,063.90 and 4,763.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.77, 12,063.90 and 4,763.05 is: 6,573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.77 : 12,063.90 = 4,763.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.77/12,063.90 = 4,763.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.77x = 12,063.90 × 4,763.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.77x = 57,460,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,460,958.90/8,741.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.15

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