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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.70, 12,080.28 and 4,774.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.70, 12,080.28 and 4,774.92 is: 6,589.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.70 : 12,080.28 = 4,774.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.70/12,080.28 = 4,774.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.70x = 12,080.28 × 4,774.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.70x = 57,682,370.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,682,370.58/8,753.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,589.48

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