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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,745.29, 12,068.64 and 4,766.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,745.29, 12,068.64 and 4,766.41 is: 6,577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,745.29 : 12,068.64 = 4,766.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,745.29/12,068.64 = 4,766.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,745.29x = 12,068.64 × 4,766.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,745.29x = 57,524,086.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,524,086.38/8,745.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.72

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