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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,788.79, 12,128.58 and 4,960.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,788.79, 12,128.58 and 4,960.46 is: 6,845.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,788.79 : 12,128.58 = 4,960.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,788.79/12,128.58 = 4,960.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,788.79x = 12,128.58 × 4,960.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,788.79x = 60,163,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,163,335.95/8,788.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.46

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