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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.65, 12,107.63 and 4,740.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.65, 12,107.63 and 4,740.47 is: 6,541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.65 : 12,107.63 = 4,740.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.65/12,107.63 = 4,740.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.65x = 12,107.63 × 4,740.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.65x = 57,395,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,395,894.94/8,773.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.85

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