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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.76, 12,072.23 and 4,971.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.76, 12,072.23 and 4,971.56 is: 6,860.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.76 : 12,072.23 = 4,971.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.76/12,072.23 = 4,971.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.76x = 12,072.23 × 4,971.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.76x = 60,017,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,017,760.74/8,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,860.93

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