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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.02, 12,066.99 and 4,967.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.02, 12,066.99 and 4,967.30 is: 6,855.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.02 : 12,066.99 = 4,967.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.02/12,066.99 = 4,967.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.02x = 12,066.99 × 4,967.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.02x = 59,940,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,940,359.43/8,744.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.01

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