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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.83, 12,073.41 and 4,770.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.83, 12,073.41 and 4,770.02 is: 6,582.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.83 : 12,073.41 = 4,770.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.83/12,073.41 = 4,770.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.83x = 12,073.41 × 4,770.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.83x = 57,590,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,590,346.80/8,748.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,582.64

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