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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.83, 12,076.83 and 4,975.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.83, 12,076.83 and 4,975.70 is: 6,865.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.83 : 12,076.83 = 4,975.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.83/12,076.83 = 4,975.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.83x = 12,076.83 × 4,975.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.83x = 60,090,601.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,090,601.66/8,752.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.28

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