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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,745.89, 12,069.39 and 4,766.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,745.89, 12,069.39 and 4,766.99 is: 6,578.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,745.89 : 12,069.39 = 4,766.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,745.89/12,069.39 = 4,766.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,745.89x = 12,069.39 × 4,766.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,745.89x = 57,534,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,534,601.09/8,745.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,578.48

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