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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,793.78, 13,190.82 and 4,112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,793.78, 13,190.82 and 4,112.46 is: 6,168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,793.78 : 13,190.82 = 4,112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,793.78/13,190.82 = 4,112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,793.78x = 13,190.82 × 4,112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,793.78x = 54,246,719.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,246,719.62/8,793.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.76

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