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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.52, 13,192.93 and 4,117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.52, 13,192.93 and 4,117.58 is: 6,172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.52 : 13,192.93 = 4,117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.52/13,192.93 = 4,117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.52x = 13,192.93 × 4,117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.52x = 54,322,944.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,322,944.71/8,801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.00

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