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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.93, 12,068.06 and 4,766.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.93, 12,068.06 and 4,766.03 is: 6,577.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.93 : 12,068.06 = 4,766.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.93/12,068.06 = 4,766.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.93x = 12,068.06 × 4,766.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.93x = 57,516,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,516,651.83/8,744.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.15

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