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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.06, 12,079.32 and 4,774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.06, 12,079.32 and 4,774.16 is: 6,588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.06 : 12,079.32 = 4,774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.06/12,079.32 = 4,774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.06x = 12,079.32 × 4,774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.06x = 57,668,606.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,668,606.37/8,753.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.39

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