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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.61, 12,107.34 and 4,794.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.61, 12,107.34 and 4,794.71 is: 6,616.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.61 : 12,107.34 = 4,794.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.61/12,107.34 = 4,794.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.61x = 12,107.34 × 4,794.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.61x = 58,051,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,051,123.63/8,773.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,616.56

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