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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.96, 12,141.20 and 4,764.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.96, 12,141.20 and 4,764.82 is: 6,575.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.96 : 12,141.20 = 4,764.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.96/12,141.20 = 4,764.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.96x = 12,141.20 × 4,764.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.96x = 57,850,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,850,632.58/8,797.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.46

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