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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,745.55, 12,068.99 and 4,766.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,745.55, 12,068.99 and 4,766.66 is: 6,578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,745.55 : 12,068.99 = 4,766.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,745.55/12,068.99 = 4,766.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,745.55x = 12,068.99 × 4,766.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,745.55x = 57,528,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,528,723.45/8,745.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,578.06

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