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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.64, 12,113.22 and 4,798.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.64, 12,113.22 and 4,798.68 is: 6,622.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.64 : 12,113.22 = 4,798.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.64/12,113.22 = 4,798.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.64x = 12,113.22 × 4,798.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.64x = 58,127,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,127,466.55/8,777.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,622.22

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