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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.72, 12,999.18 and 4,767.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.72, 12,999.18 and 4,767.80 is: 7,153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.72 : 12,999.18 = 4,767.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.72/12,999.18 = 4,767.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.72x = 12,999.18 × 4,767.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.72x = 61,977,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,977,490.40/8,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.68

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