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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.31, 12,104.21 and 4,792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.31, 12,104.21 and 4,792.44 is: 6,613.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.31 : 12,104.21 = 4,792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.31/12,104.21 = 4,792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.31x = 12,104.21 × 4,792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.31x = 58,008,676.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,008,676.21/8,771.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.46

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