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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.33, 12,072.33 and 4,769.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.33, 12,072.33 and 4,769.34 is: 6,581.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.33 : 12,072.33 = 4,769.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.33/12,072.33 = 4,769.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.33x = 12,072.33 × 4,769.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.33x = 57,577,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,577,046.36/8,748.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,581.49

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