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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.27, 12,106.49 and 4,794.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.27, 12,106.49 and 4,794.32 is: 6,615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.27 : 12,106.49 = 4,794.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.27/12,106.49 = 4,794.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.27x = 12,106.49 × 4,794.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.27x = 58,042,393.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,042,393.43/8,773.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.82

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