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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.70, 12,137.41 and 4,967.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.70, 12,137.41 and 4,967.11 is: 6,854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.70 : 12,137.41 = 4,967.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.70/12,137.41 = 4,967.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.70x = 12,137.41 × 4,967.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.70x = 60,287,803.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,287,803.69/8,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.24

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