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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.79, 12,082.99 and 4,776.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.79, 12,082.99 and 4,776.93 is: 6,592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.79 : 12,082.99 = 4,776.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.79/12,082.99 = 4,776.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.79x = 12,082.99 × 4,776.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.79x = 57,719,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,719,597.42/8,755.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.16

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