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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.88, 12,133.08 and 4,813.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.88, 12,133.08 and 4,813.28 is: 6,642.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.88 : 12,133.08 = 4,813.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.88/12,133.08 = 4,813.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.88x = 12,133.08 × 4,813.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.88x = 58,399,911.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,399,911.30/8,791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,642.48

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