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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.33, 12,109.95 and 4,998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.33, 12,109.95 and 4,998.84 is: 6,898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.33 : 12,109.95 = 4,998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.33/12,109.95 = 4,998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.33x = 12,109.95 × 4,998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.33x = 60,535,732.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,535,732.73/8,775.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.40

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