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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.31, 12,079.56 and 4,774.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.31, 12,079.56 and 4,774.43 is: 6,588.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.31 : 12,079.56 = 4,774.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.31/12,079.56 = 4,774.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.31x = 12,079.56 × 4,774.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.31x = 57,673,013.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,673,013.65/8,753.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.71

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