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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.60, 12,109.84 and 4,795.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.60, 12,109.84 and 4,795.96 is: 6,618.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.60 : 12,109.84 = 4,795.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.60/12,109.84 = 4,795.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.60x = 12,109.84 × 4,795.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.60x = 58,078,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,078,308.25/8,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.16

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