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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.83, 12,078.66 and 4,774.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.83, 12,078.66 and 4,774.02 is: 6,588.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.83 : 12,078.66 = 4,774.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.83/12,078.66 = 4,774.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.83x = 12,078.66 × 4,774.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.83x = 57,663,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,663,737.02/8,752.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.01

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