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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.36, 12,077.92 and 4,975.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.36, 12,077.92 and 4,975.92 is: 6,867.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.36 : 12,077.92 = 4,975.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.36/12,077.92 = 4,975.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.36x = 12,077.92 × 4,975.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.36x = 60,098,763.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,098,763.69/8,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.36

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