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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.23, 12,133.43 and 4,813.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.23, 12,133.43 and 4,813.28 is: 6,642.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.23 : 12,133.43 = 4,813.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.23/12,133.43 = 4,813.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.23x = 12,133.43 × 4,813.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.23x = 58,401,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,401,595.95/8,792.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,642.41

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