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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,772.47, 12,106.02 and 4,995.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,772.47, 12,106.02 and 4,995.47 is: 6,893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,772.47 : 12,106.02 = 4,995.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,772.47/12,106.02 = 4,995.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,772.47x = 12,106.02 × 4,995.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,772.47x = 60,475,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,475,259.73/8,772.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.76

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