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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.57, 12,108.35 and 4,795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.57, 12,108.35 and 4,795.27 is: 6,617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.57 : 12,108.35 = 4,795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.57/12,108.35 = 4,795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.57x = 12,108.35 × 4,795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.57x = 58,062,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,062,807.50/8,773.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.92

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