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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.95, 12,104.67 and 4,792.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.95, 12,104.67 and 4,792.96 is: 6,613.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.95 : 12,104.67 = 4,792.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.95/12,104.67 = 4,792.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.95x = 12,104.67 × 4,792.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.95x = 58,017,199.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,017,199.12/8,771.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.95

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