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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.92, 12,068.23 and 4,967.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.92, 12,068.23 and 4,967.85 is: 6,855.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.92 : 12,068.23 = 4,967.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.92/12,068.23 = 4,967.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.92x = 12,068.23 × 4,967.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.92x = 59,953,156.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,953,156.41/8,744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.77

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