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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.03, 12,099.69 and 4,789.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.03, 12,099.69 and 4,789.16 is: 6,608.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.03 : 12,099.69 = 4,789.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.03/12,099.69 = 4,789.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.03x = 12,099.69 × 4,789.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.03x = 57,947,266.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,947,266.92/8,768.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.93

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