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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.97, 13,111.59 and 4,795.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.97, 13,111.59 and 4,795.17 is: 7,192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.97 : 13,111.59 = 4,795.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.97/13,111.59 = 4,795.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.97x = 13,111.59 × 4,795.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.97x = 62,872,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,872,237.46/8,741.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,192.00

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