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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.91, 12,080.07 and 4,774.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.91, 12,080.07 and 4,774.95 is: 6,589.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.91 : 12,080.07 = 4,774.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.91/12,080.07 = 4,774.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.91x = 12,080.07 × 4,774.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.91x = 57,681,730.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,681,730.25/8,753.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,589.25

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