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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,749.76, 12,074.55 and 4,770.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,749.76, 12,074.55 and 4,770.87 is: 6,583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,749.76 : 12,074.55 = 4,770.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,749.76/12,074.55 = 4,770.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,749.76x = 12,074.55 × 4,770.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,749.76x = 57,606,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,606,108.36/8,749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,583.74

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