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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.44, 12,066.98 and 4,765.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.44, 12,066.98 and 4,765.47 is: 6,576.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.44 : 12,066.98 = 4,765.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.44/12,066.98 = 4,765.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.44x = 12,066.98 × 4,765.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.44x = 57,504,762.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,504,762.10/8,744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,576.15

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