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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.79, 12,080.15 and 4,774.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.79, 12,080.15 and 4,774.82 is: 6,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.79 : 12,080.15 = 4,774.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.79/12,080.15 = 4,774.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.79x = 12,080.15 × 4,774.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.79x = 57,680,502.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,680,502.31/8,753.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,589.20

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