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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.95, 12,080.23 and 4,775.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.95, 12,080.23 and 4,775.05 is: 6,589.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.95 : 12,080.23 = 4,775.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.95/12,080.23 = 4,775.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.95x = 12,080.23 × 4,775.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.95x = 57,683,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,683,660.12/8,753.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,589.45

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