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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.88, 12,063.83 and 4,763.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.88, 12,063.83 and 4,763.03 is: 6,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.88 : 12,063.83 = 4,763.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.88/12,063.83 = 4,763.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.88x = 12,063.83 × 4,763.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.88x = 57,460,300.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,460,300.07/8,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.99

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