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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.34, 12,132.53 and 4,813.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.34, 12,132.53 and 4,813.07 is: 6,642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.34 : 12,132.53 = 4,813.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.34/12,132.53 = 4,813.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.34x = 12,132.53 × 4,813.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.34x = 58,394,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,394,744.81/8,791.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,642.31

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