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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,745.44, 12,068.35 and 4,766.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,745.44, 12,068.35 and 4,766.47 is: 6,577.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,745.44 : 12,068.35 = 4,766.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,745.44/12,068.35 = 4,766.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,745.44x = 12,068.35 × 4,766.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,745.44x = 57,523,428.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,523,428.22/8,745.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.53

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