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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750.59, 12,075.67 and 4,771.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750.59, 12,075.67 and 4,771.62 is: 6,584.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750.59 : 12,075.67 = 4,771.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750.59/12,075.67 = 4,771.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750.59x = 12,075.67 × 4,771.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750.59x = 57,620,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,620,508.49/8,750.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,584.76

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