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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.77, 12,078.72 and 4,773.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.77, 12,078.72 and 4,773.92 is: 6,587.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.77 : 12,078.72 = 4,773.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.77/12,078.72 = 4,773.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.77x = 12,078.72 × 4,773.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.77x = 57,662,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,662,782.59/8,752.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,587.95

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