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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.21, 12,104.13 and 4,792.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.21, 12,104.13 and 4,792.24 is: 6,613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.21 : 12,104.13 = 4,792.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.21/12,104.13 = 4,792.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.21x = 12,104.13 × 4,792.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.21x = 58,005,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,005,856.71/8,771.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.21

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