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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,784.59, 12,122.73 and 4,805.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,784.59, 12,122.73 and 4,805.69 is: 6,631.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,784.59 : 12,122.73 = 4,805.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,784.59/12,122.73 = 4,805.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,784.59x = 12,122.73 × 4,805.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,784.59x = 58,258,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,258,021.72/8,784.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,631.85

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