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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.66, 12,101.84 and 4,790.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.66, 12,101.84 and 4,790.76 is: 6,611.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.66 : 12,101.84 = 4,790.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.66/12,101.84 = 4,790.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.66x = 12,101.84 × 4,790.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.66x = 57,977,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,977,011.00/8,769.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,611.09

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