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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.59, 13,184.19 and 4,112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.59, 13,184.19 and 4,112.55 is: 6,163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.59 : 13,184.19 = 4,112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.59/13,184.19 = 4,112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.59x = 13,184.19 × 4,112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.59x = 54,220,640.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,220,640.58/8,797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,163.12

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