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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.91, 12,138.36 and 4,817.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.91, 12,138.36 and 4,817.27 is: 6,647.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.91 : 12,138.36 = 4,817.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.91/12,138.36 = 4,817.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.91x = 12,138.36 × 4,817.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.91x = 58,473,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,473,787.82/8,795.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,647.84

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