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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.94, 12,077.94 and 4,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.94, 12,077.94 and 4,773.28 is: 6,587.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.94 : 12,077.94 = 4,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.94/12,077.94 = 4,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.94x = 12,077.94 × 4,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.94x = 57,651,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,651,389.44/8,751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,587.27

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