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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,745.48, 12,068.39 and 4,766.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,745.48, 12,068.39 and 4,766.50 is: 6,577.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,745.48 : 12,068.39 = 4,766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,745.48/12,068.39 = 4,766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,745.48x = 12,068.39 × 4,766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,745.48x = 57,523,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,523,962.68/8,745.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.56

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