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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.78, 12,114.63 and 4,800.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.78, 12,114.63 and 4,800.06 is: 6,624.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.78 : 12,114.63 = 4,800.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.78/12,114.63 = 4,800.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.78x = 12,114.63 × 4,800.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.78x = 58,150,950.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,150,950.88/8,778.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,624.04

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