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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.80, 12,107.82 and 4,996.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.80, 12,107.82 and 4,996.97 is: 6,895.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.80 : 12,107.82 = 4,996.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.80/12,107.82 = 4,996.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.80x = 12,107.82 × 4,996.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.80x = 60,502,352.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,502,352.77/8,773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.80

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