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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.61, 12,137.67 and 4,816.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.61, 12,137.67 and 4,816.62 is: 6,646.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.61 : 12,137.67 = 4,816.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.61/12,137.67 = 4,816.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.61x = 12,137.67 × 4,816.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.61x = 58,462,544.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,462,544.08/8,795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.79

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