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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.72, 12,133.98 and 4,813.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.72, 12,133.98 and 4,813.82 is: 6,643.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.72 : 12,133.98 = 4,813.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.72/12,133.98 = 4,813.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.72x = 12,133.98 × 4,813.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.72x = 58,410,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,410,795.60/8,792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.09

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