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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.68, 12,078.44 and 4,773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.68, 12,078.44 and 4,773.88 is: 6,587.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.68 : 12,078.44 = 4,773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.68/12,078.44 = 4,773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.68x = 12,078.44 × 4,773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.68x = 57,661,023.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,661,023.15/8,752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,587.81

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