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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.98, 12,110.72 and 4,797.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.98, 12,110.72 and 4,797.02 is: 6,619.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.98 : 12,110.72 = 4,797.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.98/12,110.72 = 4,797.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.98x = 12,110.72 × 4,797.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.98x = 58,095,281.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,095,281.52/8,775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,619.80

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