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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.81, 12,105.12 and 4,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.81, 12,105.12 and 4,793 is: 6,614.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.81 : 12,105.12 = 4,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.81/12,105.12 = 4,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.81x = 12,105.12 × 4,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.81x = 58,019,840.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,019,840.16/8,771.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.35

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