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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.69, 12,108.87 and 4,795.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.69, 12,108.87 and 4,795.83 is: 6,618.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.69 : 12,108.87 = 4,795.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.69/12,108.87 = 4,795.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.69x = 12,108.87 × 4,795.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.69x = 58,072,082.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,072,082.01/8,774.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.13

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