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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.77, 12,152.19 and 4,977.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.77, 12,152.19 and 4,977.10 is: 6,868.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.77 : 12,152.19 = 4,977.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.77/12,152.19 = 4,977.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.77x = 12,152.19 × 4,977.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.77x = 60,482,664.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,482,664.85/8,805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.53

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