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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.17, 12,133.41 and 4,813.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.17, 12,133.41 and 4,813.27 is: 6,642.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.17 : 12,133.41 = 4,813.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.17/12,133.41 = 4,813.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.17x = 12,133.41 × 4,813.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.17x = 58,401,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,401,393.52/8,792.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,642.43

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