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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.13, 12,108.27 and 4,795.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.13, 12,108.27 and 4,795.24 is: 6,617.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.13 : 12,108.27 = 4,795.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.13/12,108.27 = 4,795.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.13x = 12,108.27 × 4,795.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.13x = 58,062,059.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,062,059.92/8,774.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.42

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