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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,746.20, 12,069.96 and 4,767.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,746.20, 12,069.96 and 4,767.52 is: 6,579.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,746.20 : 12,069.96 = 4,767.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,746.20/12,069.96 = 4,767.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,746.20x = 12,069.96 × 4,767.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,746.20x = 57,543,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,543,775.70/8,746.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,579.29

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