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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.14, 12,874.98 and 4,884.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.14, 12,874.98 and 4,884.78 is: 7,334.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.14 : 12,874.98 = 4,884.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.14/12,874.98 = 4,884.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.14x = 12,874.98 × 4,884.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.14x = 62,891,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,891,444.80/8,575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.16

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