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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,786.59, 12,125.49 and 4,807.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,786.59, 12,125.49 and 4,807.69 is: 6,634.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,786.59 : 12,125.49 = 4,807.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,786.59/12,125.49 = 4,807.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,786.59x = 12,125.49 × 4,807.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,786.59x = 58,295,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,295,597.02/8,786.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,634.61

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