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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.35, 13,199.91 and 4,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.35, 13,199.91 and 4,637.80 is: 6,960.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.35 : 13,199.91 = 4,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.35/13,199.91 = 4,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.35x = 13,199.91 × 4,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.35x = 61,218,542.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,218,542.60/8,795.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.33

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