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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,476.66, 12,698.59 and 4,767.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,476.66, 12,698.59 and 4,767.62 is: 7,142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,476.66 : 12,698.59 = 4,767.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,476.66/12,698.59 = 4,767.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,476.66x = 12,698.59 × 4,767.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,476.66x = 60,542,051.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,542,051.66/8,476.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,142.21

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