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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,745.21, 12,068.01 and 4,766.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,745.21, 12,068.01 and 4,766.34 is: 6,577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,745.21 : 12,068.01 = 4,766.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,745.21/12,068.01 = 4,766.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,745.21x = 12,068.01 × 4,766.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,745.21x = 57,520,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,520,238.78/8,745.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.34

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