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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.16, 12,108.31 and 4,795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.16, 12,108.31 and 4,795.27 is: 6,617.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.16 : 12,108.31 = 4,795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.16/12,108.31 = 4,795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.16x = 12,108.31 × 4,795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.16x = 58,062,642.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,062,642.82/8,774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.46

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