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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.91, 12,099.69 and 4,789.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.91, 12,099.69 and 4,789.02 is: 6,608.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.91 : 12,099.69 = 4,789.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.91/12,099.69 = 4,789.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.91x = 12,099.69 × 4,789.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.91x = 57,945,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,945,702.78/8,767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.84

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