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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.79, 12,104.80 and 6,866.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.79, 12,104.80 and 6,866.49 is: 9,473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.79 : 12,104.80 = 6,866.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.79/12,104.80 = 6,866.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.79x = 12,104.80 × 6,866.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.79x = 83,117,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,117,489.70/8,773.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,473.38

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