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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.63, 12,081.54 and 4,775.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.63, 12,081.54 and 4,775.88 is: 6,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.63 : 12,081.54 = 4,775.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.63/12,081.54 = 4,775.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.63x = 12,081.54 × 4,775.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.63x = 57,699,985.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,699,985.26/8,754.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.80

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