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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.77, 12,098.22 and 4,989.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.77, 12,098.22 and 4,989.75 is: 6,885.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.77 : 12,098.22 = 4,989.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.77/12,098.22 = 4,989.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.77x = 12,098.22 × 4,989.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.77x = 60,367,093.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,367,093.25/8,766.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.90

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