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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.53, 12,109.02 and 4,795.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.53, 12,109.02 and 4,795.81 is: 6,618.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.53 : 12,109.02 = 4,795.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.53/12,109.02 = 4,795.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.53x = 12,109.02 × 4,795.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.53x = 58,072,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,072,559.21/8,774.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.31

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