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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,662.72, 12,997.68 and 4,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,662.72, 12,997.68 and 4,766.80 is: 7,152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,662.72 : 12,997.68 = 4,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,662.72/12,997.68 = 4,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,662.72x = 12,997.68 × 4,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,662.72x = 61,957,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,957,341.02/8,662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,152.18

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