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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.82, 12,063.69 and 4,762.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.82, 12,063.69 and 4,762.93 is: 6,572.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.82 : 12,063.69 = 4,762.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.82/12,063.69 = 4,762.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.82x = 12,063.69 × 4,762.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.82x = 57,458,511.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,458,511.01/8,741.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.83

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