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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.76, 12,083.96 and 4,875.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.76, 12,083.96 and 4,875.56 is: 6,728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.76 : 12,083.96 = 4,875.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.76/12,083.96 = 4,875.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.76x = 12,083.96 × 4,875.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.76x = 58,915,987.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,915,987.22/8,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,728.83

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