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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.51, 12,136.43 and 4,815.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.51, 12,136.43 and 4,815.87 is: 6,645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.51 : 12,136.43 = 4,815.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.51/12,136.43 = 4,815.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.51x = 12,136.43 × 4,815.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.51x = 58,447,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,447,445.06/8,794.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.90

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