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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.48, 12,080.84 and 4,977.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.48, 12,080.84 and 4,977.82 is: 6,869.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.48 : 12,080.84 = 4,977.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.48/12,080.84 = 4,977.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.48x = 12,080.84 × 4,977.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.48x = 60,136,246.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,136,246.97/8,753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.98

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