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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.39, 12,101.61 and 4,790.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.39, 12,101.61 and 4,790.43 is: 6,610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.39 : 12,101.61 = 4,790.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.39/12,101.61 = 4,790.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.39x = 12,101.61 × 4,790.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.39x = 57,971,915.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,971,915.59/8,769.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.71

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