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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.81, 12,132.71 and 4,813.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.81, 12,132.71 and 4,813.16 is: 6,642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.81 : 12,132.71 = 4,813.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.81/12,132.71 = 4,813.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.81x = 12,132.71 × 4,813.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.81x = 58,396,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,396,716.83/8,791.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,642.17

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