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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,746.02, 12,069.84 and 4,969.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,746.02, 12,069.84 and 4,969.83 is: 6,858.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,746.02 : 12,069.84 = 4,969.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,746.02/12,069.84 = 4,969.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,746.02x = 12,069.84 × 4,969.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,746.02x = 59,985,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,985,052.93/8,746.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.55

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