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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.90, 12,101.12 and 4,993.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.90, 12,101.12 and 4,993.22 is: 6,889.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.90 : 12,101.12 = 4,993.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.90/12,101.12 = 4,993.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.90x = 12,101.12 × 4,993.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.90x = 60,423,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,423,558.43/8,769.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,889.88

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