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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.36, 12,109.84 and 4,796.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.36, 12,109.84 and 4,796.38 is: 6,618.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.36 : 12,109.84 = 4,796.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.36/12,109.84 = 4,796.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.36x = 12,109.84 × 4,796.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.36x = 58,083,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,083,394.38/8,775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.92

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