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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.07, 12,137.11 and 4,815.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.07, 12,137.11 and 4,815.95 is: 6,645.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.07 : 12,137.11 = 4,815.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.07/12,137.11 = 4,815.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.07x = 12,137.11 × 4,815.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.07x = 58,451,642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,451,642.18/8,795.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.96

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