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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,757.95, 12,085.96 and 4,779.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,757.95, 12,085.96 and 4,779.06 is: 6,595.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,757.95 : 12,085.96 = 4,779.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,757.95/12,085.96 = 4,779.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,757.95x = 12,085.96 × 4,779.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,757.95x = 57,759,528.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,759,528.00/8,757.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.10

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