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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.93, 12,063.92 and 4,763.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.93, 12,063.92 and 4,763.03 is: 6,573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.93 : 12,063.92 = 4,763.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.93/12,063.92 = 4,763.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.93x = 12,063.92 × 4,763.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.93x = 57,460,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,460,728.74/8,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.01

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