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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.64, 12,105.68 and 4,793.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.64, 12,105.68 and 4,793.34 is: 6,615.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.64 : 12,105.68 = 4,793.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.64/12,105.68 = 4,793.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.64x = 12,105.68 × 4,793.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.64x = 58,026,555.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,026,555.68/8,771.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.25

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