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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.46, 12,104.52 and 4,792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.46, 12,104.52 and 4,792.56 is: 6,613.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.46 : 12,104.52 = 4,792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.46/12,104.52 = 4,792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.46x = 12,104.52 × 4,792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.46x = 58,011,638.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,011,638.37/8,771.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.68

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