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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.73, 12,088.77 and 4,983.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.73, 12,088.77 and 4,983.24 is: 6,877.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.73 : 12,088.77 = 4,983.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.73/12,088.77 = 4,983.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.73x = 12,088.77 × 4,983.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.73x = 60,241,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,241,242.21/8,759.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.07

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