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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.78, 12,107.99 and 4,795.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.78, 12,107.99 and 4,795.06 is: 6,617.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.78 : 12,107.99 = 4,795.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.78/12,107.99 = 4,795.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.78x = 12,107.99 × 4,795.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.78x = 58,058,454.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,058,454.01/8,773.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.27

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