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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.63, 12,078.83 and 4,774.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.63, 12,078.83 and 4,774.11 is: 6,588.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.63 : 12,078.83 = 4,774.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.63/12,078.83 = 4,774.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.63x = 12,078.83 × 4,774.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.63x = 57,665,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,665,675.03/8,752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.38

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