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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.16, 12,101.45 and 4,790.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.16, 12,101.45 and 4,790.34 is: 6,610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.16 : 12,101.45 = 4,790.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.16/12,101.45 = 4,790.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.16x = 12,101.45 × 4,790.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.16x = 57,970,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,970,062.99/8,769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.67

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