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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.66, 12,104.96 and 4,792.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.66, 12,104.96 and 4,792.77 is: 6,614.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.66 : 12,104.96 = 4,792.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.66/12,104.96 = 4,792.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.66x = 12,104.96 × 4,792.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.66x = 58,016,265.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,016,265.18/8,771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.06

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