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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.27, 12,104.42 and 4,792.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.27, 12,104.42 and 4,792.14 is: 6,613.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.27 : 12,104.42 = 4,792.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.27/12,104.42 = 4,792.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.27x = 12,104.42 × 4,792.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.27x = 58,006,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,006,051.30/8,771.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.19

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