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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.68, 13,182.19 and 4,347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.68, 13,182.19 and 4,347.27 is: 6,517.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.68 : 13,182.19 = 4,347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.68/13,182.19 = 4,347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.68x = 13,182.19 × 4,347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.68x = 57,306,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,306,539.12/8,792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,517.53

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