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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.34, 12,114.14 and 4,799.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.34, 12,114.14 and 4,799.45 is: 6,623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.34 : 12,114.14 = 4,799.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.34/12,114.14 = 4,799.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.34x = 12,114.14 × 4,799.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.34x = 58,141,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,141,190.94/8,778.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,623.26

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