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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.40, 12,081.02 and 4,775.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.40, 12,081.02 and 4,775.51 is: 6,590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.40 : 12,081.02 = 4,775.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.40/12,081.02 = 4,775.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.40x = 12,081.02 × 4,775.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.40x = 57,692,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,692,970.19/8,754.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.17

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