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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.76, 12,138.51 and 4,817.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.76, 12,138.51 and 4,817.22 is: 6,647.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.76 : 12,138.51 = 4,817.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.76/12,138.51 = 4,817.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.76x = 12,138.51 × 4,817.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.76x = 58,473,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,473,873.14/8,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,647.96

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