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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.91, 12,134.19 and 4,814.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.91, 12,134.19 and 4,814.01 is: 6,643.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.91 : 12,134.19 = 4,814.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.91/12,134.19 = 4,814.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.91x = 12,134.19 × 4,814.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.91x = 58,414,112.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,414,112.00/8,792.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.32

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