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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.48, 12,108.78 and 4,997.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.48, 12,108.78 and 4,997.48 is: 6,896.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.48 : 12,108.78 = 4,997.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.48/12,108.78 = 4,997.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.48x = 12,108.78 × 4,997.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.48x = 60,513,385.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,513,385.87/8,774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.52

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