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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,745.73, 12,068.74 and 4,766.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,745.73, 12,068.74 and 4,766.75 is: 6,577.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,745.73 : 12,068.74 = 4,766.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,745.73/12,068.74 = 4,766.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,745.73x = 12,068.74 × 4,766.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,745.73x = 57,528,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,528,666.40/8,745.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.91

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