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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.69, 12,133.91 and 4,814.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.69, 12,133.91 and 4,814.05 is: 6,643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.69 : 12,133.91 = 4,814.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.69/12,133.91 = 4,814.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.69x = 12,133.91 × 4,814.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.69x = 58,413,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,413,249.44/8,792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.39

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