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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.98, 12,083.24 and 4,777.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.98, 12,083.24 and 4,777.12 is: 6,592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.98 : 12,083.24 = 4,777.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.98/12,083.24 = 4,777.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.98x = 12,083.24 × 4,777.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.98x = 57,723,114.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,723,114.52/8,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.42

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