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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.22, 12,108.36 and 4,795.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.22, 12,108.36 and 4,795.23 is: 6,617.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.22 : 12,108.36 = 4,795.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.22/12,108.36 = 4,795.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.22x = 12,108.36 × 4,795.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.22x = 58,062,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,062,371.12/8,774.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.38

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