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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.44, 12,088.39 and 4,983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.44, 12,088.39 and 4,983.27 is: 6,877.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.44 : 12,088.39 = 4,983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.44/12,088.39 = 4,983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.44x = 12,088.39 × 4,983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.44x = 60,239,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,239,711.24/8,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.12

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