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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.41, 12,078.36 and 4,773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.41, 12,078.36 and 4,773.54 is: 6,587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.41 : 12,078.36 = 4,773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.41/12,078.36 = 4,773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.41x = 12,078.36 × 4,773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.41x = 57,656,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,656,534.59/8,752.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,587.50

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