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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.27, 12,079.51 and 4,774.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.27, 12,079.51 and 4,774.38 is: 6,588.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.27 : 12,079.51 = 4,774.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.27/12,079.51 = 4,774.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.27x = 12,079.51 × 4,774.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.27x = 57,672,170.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,672,170.95/8,753.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.64

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