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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.05, 12,079.02 and 4,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.05, 12,079.02 and 4,774.20 is: 6,588.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.05 : 12,079.02 = 4,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.05/12,079.02 = 4,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.05x = 12,079.02 × 4,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.05x = 57,667,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,667,657.28/8,753.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.29

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