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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.59, 12,104.80 and 4,994.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.59, 12,104.80 and 4,994.75 is: 6,892.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.59 : 12,104.80 = 4,994.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.59/12,104.80 = 4,994.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.59x = 12,104.80 × 4,994.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.59x = 60,460,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,460,449.80/8,771.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.76

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