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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.97, 12,098.77 and 4,788.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.97, 12,098.77 and 4,788.25 is: 6,607.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.97 : 12,098.77 = 4,788.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.97/12,098.77 = 4,788.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.97x = 12,098.77 × 4,788.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.97x = 57,931,893.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,931,893.23/8,766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.97

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