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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,665.95, 12,976.79 and 4,766.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,665.95, 12,976.79 and 4,766.07 is: 7,136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,665.95 : 12,976.79 = 4,766.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,665.95/12,976.79 = 4,766.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,665.95x = 12,976.79 × 4,766.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,665.95x = 61,848,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,848,265.68/8,665.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.93

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