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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.21, 12,077.00 and 4,974.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.21, 12,077.00 and 4,974.54 is: 6,865.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.21 : 12,077.00 = 4,974.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.21/12,077.00 = 4,974.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.21x = 12,077.00 × 4,974.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.21x = 60,077,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,077,502.04/8,751.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.05

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