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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.59, 12,099.34 and 4,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.59, 12,099.34 and 4,788.80 is: 6,608.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.59 : 12,099.34 = 4,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.59/12,099.34 = 4,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.59x = 12,099.34 × 4,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.59x = 57,941,378.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,941,378.31/8,767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.59

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