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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,743.41, 12,066.06 and 4,764.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,743.41, 12,066.06 and 4,764.59 is: 6,575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,743.41 : 12,066.06 = 4,764.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,743.41/12,066.06 = 4,764.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,743.41x = 12,066.06 × 4,764.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,743.41x = 57,489,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,489,768.49/8,743.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.21

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