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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.86, 12,072.17 and 4,768.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.86, 12,072.17 and 4,768.97 is: 6,581.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.86 : 12,072.17 = 4,768.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.86/12,072.17 = 4,768.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.86x = 12,072.17 × 4,768.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.86x = 57,571,732.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,571,732.36/8,747.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,581.24

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