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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.30, 12,066.82 and 4,765.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.30, 12,066.82 and 4,765.33 is: 6,575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.30 : 12,066.82 = 4,765.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.30/12,066.82 = 4,765.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.30x = 12,066.82 × 4,765.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.30x = 57,502,379.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,502,379.35/8,744.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.98

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