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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,746.44, 12,069.99 and 4,767.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,746.44, 12,069.99 and 4,767.48 is: 6,579.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,746.44 : 12,069.99 = 4,767.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,746.44/12,069.99 = 4,767.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,746.44x = 12,069.99 × 4,767.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,746.44x = 57,543,435.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,543,435.93/8,746.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,579.07

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