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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,749.41, 12,074.19 and 4,770.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,749.41, 12,074.19 and 4,770.44 is: 6,583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,749.41 : 12,074.19 = 4,770.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,749.41/12,074.19 = 4,770.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,749.41x = 12,074.19 × 4,770.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,749.41x = 57,599,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,599,198.94/8,749.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,583.21

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