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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.48, 12,107.40 and 4,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.48, 12,107.40 and 4,996.48 is: 6,895.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.48 : 12,107.40 = 4,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.48/12,107.40 = 4,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.48x = 12,107.40 × 4,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.48x = 60,494,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,494,381.95/8,773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.14

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