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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.46, 12,104.85 and 4,792.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.46, 12,104.85 and 4,792.74 is: 6,614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.46 : 12,104.85 = 4,792.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.46/12,104.85 = 4,792.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.46x = 12,104.85 × 4,792.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.46x = 58,015,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,015,398.79/8,771.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.11

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