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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.97, 12,103.95 and 4,993.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.97, 12,103.95 and 4,993.97 is: 6,891.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.97 : 12,103.95 = 4,993.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.97/12,103.95 = 4,993.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.97x = 12,103.95 × 4,993.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.97x = 60,446,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,446,763.18/8,770.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.69

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