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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.54, 12,081.34 and 4,775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.54, 12,081.34 and 4,775.60 is: 6,590.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.54 : 12,081.34 = 4,775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.54/12,081.34 = 4,775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.54x = 12,081.34 × 4,775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.54x = 57,695,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,695,647.30/8,754.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.37

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