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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.83, 12,103.31 and 4,791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.83, 12,103.31 and 4,791.20 is: 6,611.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.83 : 12,103.31 = 4,791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.83/12,103.31 = 4,791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.83x = 12,103.31 × 4,791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.83x = 57,989,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,989,294.40/8,770.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,611.61

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