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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.99, 12,110.85 and 4,797.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.99, 12,110.85 and 4,797.09 is: 6,619.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.99 : 12,110.85 = 4,797.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.99/12,110.85 = 4,797.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.99x = 12,110.85 × 4,797.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.99x = 58,096,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,096,837.43/8,775.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,619.98

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