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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.87, 12,987.74 and 4,714.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.87, 12,987.74 and 4,714.77 is: 7,065.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.87 : 12,987.74 = 4,714.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.87/12,987.74 = 4,714.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.87x = 12,987.74 × 4,714.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.87x = 61,234,267.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,234,267.41/8,666.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.33

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