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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.16, 12,066.59 and 4,765.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.16, 12,066.59 and 4,765.19 is: 6,575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.16 : 12,066.59 = 4,765.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.16/12,066.59 = 4,765.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.16x = 12,066.59 × 4,765.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.16x = 57,499,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,499,518.78/8,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.76

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