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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.23, 12,132.05 and 4,812.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.23, 12,132.05 and 4,812.28 is: 6,641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.23 : 12,132.05 = 4,812.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.23/12,132.05 = 4,812.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.23x = 12,132.05 × 4,812.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.23x = 58,382,767.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,382,767.18/8,791.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,641.02

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