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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.26, 12,101.57 and 4,790.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.26, 12,101.57 and 4,790.37 is: 6,610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.26 : 12,101.57 = 4,790.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.26/12,101.57 = 4,790.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.26x = 12,101.57 × 4,790.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.26x = 57,970,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,970,973.93/8,769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.71

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