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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,756.46, 12,083.99 and 4,777.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,756.46, 12,083.99 and 4,777.59 is: 6,593.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,756.46 : 12,083.99 = 4,777.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,756.46/12,083.99 = 4,777.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,756.46x = 12,083.99 × 4,777.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,756.46x = 57,732,349.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,732,349.78/8,756.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,593.12

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