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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,776.90, 12,111.96 and 4,797.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,776.90, 12,111.96 and 4,797.82 is: 6,620.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,776.90 : 12,111.96 = 4,797.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,776.90/12,111.96 = 4,797.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,776.90x = 12,111.96 × 4,797.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,776.90x = 58,111,003.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,111,003.93/8,776.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,620.90

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