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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,756.03, 12,083.31 and 4,777.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,756.03, 12,083.31 and 4,777.13 is: 6,592.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,756.03 : 12,083.31 = 4,777.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,756.03/12,083.31 = 4,777.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,756.03x = 12,083.31 × 4,777.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,756.03x = 57,723,482.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,723,482.28/8,756.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.43

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