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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.90, 12,102.50 and 4,994.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.90, 12,102.50 and 4,994.22 is: 6,891.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.90 : 12,102.50 = 4,994.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.90/12,102.50 = 4,994.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.90x = 12,102.50 × 4,994.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.90x = 60,442,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,442,547.55/8,770.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.26

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