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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.81, 12,103.52 and 4,791.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.81, 12,103.52 and 4,791.94 is: 6,612.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.81 : 12,103.52 = 4,791.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.81/12,103.52 = 4,791.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.81x = 12,103.52 × 4,791.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.81x = 57,999,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,999,341.63/8,770.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,612.77

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