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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.07, 12,079.19 and 4,774.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.07, 12,079.19 and 4,774.17 is: 6,588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.07 : 12,079.19 = 4,774.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.07/12,079.19 = 4,774.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.07x = 12,079.19 × 4,774.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.07x = 57,668,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,668,082.65/8,753.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.33

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