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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.27, 12,104.37 and 4,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.27, 12,104.37 and 4,994.44 is: 6,892.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.27 : 12,104.37 = 4,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.27/12,104.37 = 4,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.27x = 12,104.37 × 4,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.27x = 60,454,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,454,537.22/8,771.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.33

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