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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.88, 12,080.74 and 4,774.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.88, 12,080.74 and 4,774.84 is: 6,589.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.88 : 12,080.74 = 4,774.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.88/12,080.74 = 4,774.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.88x = 12,080.74 × 4,774.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.88x = 57,683,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,683,600.58/8,753.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,589.49

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