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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.75, 12,374.19 and 4,878.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.75, 12,374.19 and 4,878.59 is: 6,732.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.75 : 12,374.19 = 4,878.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.75/12,374.19 = 4,878.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.75x = 12,374.19 × 4,878.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.75x = 60,368,630.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,368,630.53/8,966.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,732.50

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