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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.71, 12,999.09 and 4,776.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.71, 12,999.09 and 4,776.85 is: 7,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.71 : 12,999.09 = 4,776.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.71/12,999.09 = 4,776.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.71x = 12,999.09 × 4,776.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.71x = 62,094,703.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,094,703.07/8,669.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.26

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