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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,772.92, 12,107.41 and 4,995.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,772.92, 12,107.41 and 4,995.26 is: 6,893.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,772.92 : 12,107.41 = 4,995.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,772.92/12,107.41 = 4,995.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,772.92x = 12,107.41 × 4,995.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,772.92x = 60,479,660.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,479,660.88/8,772.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.90

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