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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,746.31, 12,069.61 and 4,767.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,746.31, 12,069.61 and 4,767.19 is: 6,578.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,746.31 : 12,069.61 = 4,767.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,746.31/12,069.61 = 4,767.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,746.31x = 12,069.61 × 4,767.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,746.31x = 57,538,082.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,538,082.00/8,746.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,578.55

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