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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.87, 12,109.16 and 4,795.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.87, 12,109.16 and 4,795.89 is: 6,618.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.87 : 12,109.16 = 4,795.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.87/12,109.16 = 4,795.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.87x = 12,109.16 × 4,795.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.87x = 58,074,175.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,074,175.37/8,774.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.24

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