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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.76, 12,078.96 and 4,774.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.76, 12,078.96 and 4,774.01 is: 6,588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.76 : 12,078.96 = 4,774.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.76/12,078.96 = 4,774.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.76x = 12,078.96 × 4,774.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.76x = 57,664,997.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,664,997.53/8,752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.21

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