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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.78, 12,154.89 and 4,774.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.78, 12,154.89 and 4,774.74 is: 6,589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.78 : 12,154.89 = 4,774.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.78/12,154.89 = 4,774.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.78x = 12,154.89 × 4,774.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.78x = 58,036,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,036,378.70/8,807.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,589.22

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