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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466, 12,688.08 and 4,762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466, 12,688.08 and 4,762.72 is: 7,137.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466 : 12,688.08 = 4,762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466/12,688.08 = 4,762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466x = 12,688.08 × 4,762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466x = 60,429,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,429,772.38/8,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.94

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