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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.70, 12,109.09 and 4,998.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.70, 12,109.09 and 4,998.22 is: 6,897.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.70 : 12,109.09 = 4,998.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.70/12,109.09 = 4,998.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.70x = 12,109.09 × 4,998.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.70x = 60,523,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,523,895.82/8,774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.55

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