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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.66, 12,081.71 and 4,775.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.66, 12,081.71 and 4,775.94 is: 6,590.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.66 : 12,081.71 = 4,775.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.66/12,081.71 = 4,775.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.66x = 12,081.71 × 4,775.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.66x = 57,701,437.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,701,437.77/8,754.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.94

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