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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.85, 12,067.88 and 4,967.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.85, 12,067.88 and 4,967.84 is: 6,855.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.85 : 12,067.88 = 4,967.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.85/12,067.88 = 4,967.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.85x = 12,067.88 × 4,967.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.85x = 59,951,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,951,302.31/8,744.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.61

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