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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.69, 12,132.53 and 4,813.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.69, 12,132.53 and 4,813.05 is: 6,642.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.69 : 12,132.53 = 4,813.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.69/12,132.53 = 4,813.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.69x = 12,132.53 × 4,813.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.69x = 58,394,540.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,394,540.07/8,791.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,642.02

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