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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.89, 12,097.77 and 4,787.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.89, 12,097.77 and 4,787.19 is: 6,606.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.89 : 12,097.77 = 4,787.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.89/12,097.77 = 4,787.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.89x = 12,097.77 × 4,787.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.89x = 57,914,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,914,323.57/8,766.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.03

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