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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.88, 12,083.50 and 4,776.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.88, 12,083.50 and 4,776.84 is: 6,592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.88 : 12,083.50 = 4,776.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.88/12,083.50 = 4,776.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.88x = 12,083.50 × 4,776.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.88x = 57,720,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,720,946.14/8,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.25

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