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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.59, 12,137.95 and 4,817.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.59, 12,137.95 and 4,817.07 is: 6,647.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.59 : 12,137.95 = 4,817.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.59/12,137.95 = 4,817.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.59x = 12,137.95 × 4,817.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.59x = 58,469,360.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,469,360.83/8,795.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,647.58

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