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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.68, 12,082.70 and 4,776.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.68, 12,082.70 and 4,776.72 is: 6,591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.68 : 12,082.70 = 4,776.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.68/12,082.70 = 4,776.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.68x = 12,082.70 × 4,776.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.68x = 57,715,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,715,674.74/8,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,591.80

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