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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.67, 12,104.46 and 4,792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.67, 12,104.46 and 4,792.02 is: 6,612.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.67 : 12,104.46 = 4,792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.67/12,104.46 = 4,792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.67x = 12,104.46 × 4,792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.67x = 58,004,814.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,004,814.41/8,771.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,612.74

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