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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.73, 12,105.17 and 4,793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.73, 12,105.17 and 4,793.09 is: 6,614.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.73 : 12,105.17 = 4,793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.73/12,105.17 = 4,793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.73x = 12,105.17 × 4,793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.73x = 58,021,169.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,021,169.28/8,771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.56

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