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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.97, 12,068.25 and 4,766.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.97, 12,068.25 and 4,766.28 is: 6,577.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.97 : 12,068.25 = 4,766.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.97/12,068.25 = 4,766.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.97x = 12,068.25 × 4,766.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.97x = 57,520,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,520,658.61/8,744.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.57

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