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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.38, 12,080.05 and 4,774.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.38, 12,080.05 and 4,774.34 is: 6,588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.38 : 12,080.05 = 4,774.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.38/12,080.05 = 4,774.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.38x = 12,080.05 × 4,774.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.38x = 57,674,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,674,265.92/8,753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.80

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