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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.64, 12,078.23 and 4,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.64, 12,078.23 and 4,773.72 is: 6,587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.64 : 12,078.23 = 4,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.64/12,078.23 = 4,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.64x = 12,078.23 × 4,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.64x = 57,658,068.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,658,068.45/8,752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,587.51

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