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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,772.87, 12,106.83 and 4,995.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,772.87, 12,106.83 and 4,995.93 is: 6,894.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,772.87 : 12,106.83 = 4,995.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,772.87/12,106.83 = 4,995.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,772.87x = 12,106.83 × 4,995.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,772.87x = 60,484,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,484,875.20/8,772.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.54

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