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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,780.59, 12,116.86 and 4,801.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,780.59, 12,116.86 and 4,801.65 is: 6,626.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,780.59 : 12,116.86 = 4,801.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,780.59/12,116.86 = 4,801.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,780.59x = 12,116.86 × 4,801.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,780.59x = 58,180,920.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,180,920.82/8,780.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,626.08

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