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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,746.21, 12,069.39 and 4,767.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,746.21, 12,069.39 and 4,767.34 is: 6,578.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,746.21 : 12,069.39 = 4,767.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,746.21/12,069.39 = 4,767.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,746.21x = 12,069.39 × 4,767.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,746.21x = 57,538,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,538,885.72/8,746.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,578.72

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