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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.61, 12,103.61 and 4,791.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.61, 12,103.61 and 4,791.97 is: 6,613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.61 : 12,103.61 = 4,791.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.61/12,103.61 = 4,791.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.61x = 12,103.61 × 4,791.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.61x = 58,000,102.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,000,102.60/8,770.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.01

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