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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.90, 13,116.08 and 4,064.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.90, 13,116.08 and 4,064.42 is: 6,098.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.90 : 13,116.08 = 4,064.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.90/13,116.08 = 4,064.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.90x = 13,116.08 × 4,064.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.90x = 53,309,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,309,202.45/8,741.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.13

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