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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.74, 12,081.53 and 4,775.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.74, 12,081.53 and 4,775.86 is: 6,590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.74 : 12,081.53 = 4,775.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.74/12,081.53 = 4,775.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.74x = 12,081.53 × 4,775.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.74x = 57,699,677.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,699,677.60/8,754.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.68

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