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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.58, 12,080.07 and 4,976.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.58, 12,080.07 and 4,976.28 is: 6,867.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.58 : 12,080.07 = 4,976.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.58/12,080.07 = 4,976.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.58x = 12,080.07 × 4,976.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.58x = 60,113,810.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,113,810.74/8,753.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.34

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