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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.95, 12,110.76 and 4,797.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.95, 12,110.76 and 4,797.05 is: 6,619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.95 : 12,110.76 = 4,797.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.95/12,110.76 = 4,797.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.95x = 12,110.76 × 4,797.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.95x = 58,095,860.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,095,860.70/8,775.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,619.90

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