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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.66, 12,079.59 and 4,976.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.66, 12,079.59 and 4,976.33 is: 6,867.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.66 : 12,079.59 = 4,976.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.66/12,079.59 = 4,976.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.66x = 12,079.59 × 4,976.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.66x = 60,111,965.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,111,965.71/8,753.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.07

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