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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.65, 12,114.54 and 4,799.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.65, 12,114.54 and 4,799.76 is: 6,623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.65 : 12,114.54 = 4,799.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.65/12,114.54 = 4,799.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.65x = 12,114.54 × 4,799.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.65x = 58,146,884.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,146,884.51/8,778.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,623.67

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