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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.39, 12,066.96 and 4,765.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.39, 12,066.96 and 4,765.43 is: 6,576.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.39 : 12,066.96 = 4,765.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.39/12,066.96 = 4,765.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.39x = 12,066.96 × 4,765.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.39x = 57,504,169.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,504,169.03/8,744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,576.12

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