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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.83, 12,083.04 and 4,776.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.83, 12,083.04 and 4,776.84 is: 6,592.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.83 : 12,083.04 = 4,776.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.83/12,083.04 = 4,776.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.83x = 12,083.04 × 4,776.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.83x = 57,718,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,718,748.79/8,755.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.04

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