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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.79, 12,088.02 and 4,982.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.79, 12,088.02 and 4,982.43 is: 6,875.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.79 : 12,088.02 = 4,982.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.79/12,088.02 = 4,982.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.79x = 12,088.02 × 4,982.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.79x = 60,227,713.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,227,713.49/8,759.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.47

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