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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.67, 12,067.65 and 5,018.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.67, 12,067.65 and 5,018.67 is: 6,925.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.67 : 12,067.65 = 5,018.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.67/12,067.65 = 5,018.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.67x = 12,067.65 × 5,018.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.67x = 60,563,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,563,553.03/8,744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.77

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