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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.51, 12,076.65 and 4,974.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.51, 12,076.65 and 4,974.66 is: 6,864.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.51 : 12,076.65 = 4,974.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.51/12,076.65 = 4,974.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.51x = 12,076.65 × 4,974.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.51x = 60,077,227.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,077,227.69/8,751.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.78

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