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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.81, 12,083.01 and 4,776.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.81, 12,083.01 and 4,776.91 is: 6,592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.81 : 12,083.01 = 4,776.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.81/12,083.01 = 4,776.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.81x = 12,083.01 × 4,776.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.81x = 57,719,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,719,451.30/8,755.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.13

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