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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,772.33, 12,104.35 and 4,995.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,772.33, 12,104.35 and 4,995.56 is: 6,893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,772.33 : 12,104.35 = 4,995.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,772.33/12,104.35 = 4,995.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,772.33x = 12,104.35 × 4,995.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,772.33x = 60,467,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,467,958.65/8,772.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.03

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