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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.41, 12,079.74 and 4,774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.41, 12,079.74 and 4,774.54 is: 6,588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.41 : 12,079.74 = 4,774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.41/12,079.74 = 4,774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.41x = 12,079.74 × 4,774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.41x = 57,675,201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,675,201.82/8,753.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.88

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