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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.67, 12,066.27 and 4,915.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.67, 12,066.27 and 4,915.55 is: 6,782.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.67 : 12,066.27 = 4,915.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.67/12,066.27 = 4,915.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.67x = 12,066.27 × 4,915.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.67x = 59,312,293.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,312,293.17/8,744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,782.68

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