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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.69, 12,160.29 and 4,832.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.69, 12,160.29 and 4,832.77 is: 6,669.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.69 : 12,160.29 = 4,832.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.69/12,160.29 = 4,832.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.69x = 12,160.29 × 4,832.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.69x = 58,767,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,767,884.70/8,811.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.31

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