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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.59, 12,088.58 and 4,983.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.59, 12,088.58 and 4,983.10 is: 6,876.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.59 : 12,088.58 = 4,983.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.59/12,088.58 = 4,983.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.59x = 12,088.58 × 4,983.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.59x = 60,238,603.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,238,603.00/8,759.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.87

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