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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,757.82, 12,085.34 and 4,778.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,757.82, 12,085.34 and 4,778.87 is: 6,594.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,757.82 : 12,085.34 = 4,778.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,757.82/12,085.34 = 4,778.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,757.82x = 12,085.34 × 4,778.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,757.82x = 57,754,184.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,754,184.44/8,757.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,594.58

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