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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.98, 12,103.83 and 4,792.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.98, 12,103.83 and 4,792.11 is: 6,613.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.98 : 12,103.83 = 4,792.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.98/12,103.83 = 4,792.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.98x = 12,103.83 × 4,792.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.98x = 58,002,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,002,907.48/8,770.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.04

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