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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.16, 12,104.21 and 4,792.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.16, 12,104.21 and 4,792.34 is: 6,613.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.16 : 12,104.21 = 4,792.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.16/12,104.21 = 4,792.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.16x = 12,104.21 × 4,792.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.16x = 58,007,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,007,489.75/8,771.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.43

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