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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.44, 12,106.98 and 4,794.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.44, 12,106.98 and 4,794.54 is: 6,616.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.44 : 12,106.98 = 4,794.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.44/12,106.98 = 4,794.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.44x = 12,106.98 × 4,794.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.44x = 58,047,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,047,399.89/8,773.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,616.26

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