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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750.97, 12,076.09 and 4,974.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750.97, 12,076.09 and 4,974.55 is: 6,864.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750.97 : 12,076.09 = 4,974.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750.97/12,076.09 = 4,974.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750.97x = 12,076.09 × 4,974.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750.97x = 60,073,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,073,070.88/8,750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.73

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