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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,756.41, 12,083.94 and 4,777.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,756.41, 12,083.94 and 4,777.51 is: 6,593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,756.41 : 12,083.94 = 4,777.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,756.41/12,083.94 = 4,777.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,756.41x = 12,083.94 × 4,777.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,756.41x = 57,731,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,731,144.19/8,756.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,593.02

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