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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.17, 13,200.52 and 4,117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.17, 13,200.52 and 4,117.69 is: 6,180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.17 : 13,200.52 = 4,117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.17/13,200.52 = 4,117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.17x = 13,200.52 × 4,117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.17x = 54,355,649.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,355,649.20/8,795.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,180.17

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