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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.94, 12,137.04 and 4,761.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.94, 12,137.04 and 4,761.81 is: 6,571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.94 : 12,137.04 = 4,761.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.94/12,137.04 = 4,761.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.94x = 12,137.04 × 4,761.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.94x = 57,794,254.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,794,254.63/8,794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.31

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