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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.79, 12,115.02 and 4,800.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.79, 12,115.02 and 4,800.01 is: 6,624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.79 : 12,115.02 = 4,800.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.79/12,115.02 = 4,800.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.79x = 12,115.02 × 4,800.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.79x = 58,152,217.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,152,217.15/8,778.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,624.17

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