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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.34, 12,101.37 and 4,992.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.34, 12,101.37 and 4,992.22 is: 6,889.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.34 : 12,101.37 = 4,992.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.34/12,101.37 = 4,992.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.34x = 12,101.37 × 4,992.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.34x = 60,412,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,412,701.34/8,769.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,889.08

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