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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.44, 12,079.47 and 4,774.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.44, 12,079.47 and 4,774.63 is: 6,588.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.44 : 12,079.47 = 4,774.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.44/12,079.47 = 4,774.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.44x = 12,079.47 × 4,774.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.44x = 57,674,999.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,674,999.85/8,753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.84

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