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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.77, 12,297.35 and 4,932.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.77, 12,297.35 and 4,932.78 is: 6,806.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.77 : 12,297.35 = 4,932.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.77/12,297.35 = 4,932.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.77x = 12,297.35 × 4,932.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.77x = 60,660,088.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,660,088.35/8,911.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.74

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