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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.20, 12,974.16 and 4,764.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.20, 12,974.16 and 4,764.32 is: 7,134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.20 : 12,974.16 = 4,764.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.20/12,974.16 = 4,764.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.20x = 12,974.16 × 4,764.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.20x = 61,813,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,813,049.97/8,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.31

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