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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.34, 12,079.74 and 4,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.34, 12,079.74 and 4,774.52 is: 6,588.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.34 : 12,079.74 = 4,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.34/12,079.74 = 4,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.34x = 12,079.74 × 4,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.34x = 57,674,960.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,674,960.22/8,753.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.91

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