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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.88, 12,067.97 and 4,766.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.88, 12,067.97 and 4,766.03 is: 6,577.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.88 : 12,067.97 = 4,766.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.88/12,067.97 = 4,766.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.88x = 12,067.97 × 4,766.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.88x = 57,516,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,516,222.89/8,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.13

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