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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.78, 13,212.82 and 4,647.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.78, 13,212.82 and 4,647.96 is: 6,972.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.78 : 13,212.82 = 4,647.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.78/13,212.82 = 4,647.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.78x = 13,212.82 × 4,647.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.78x = 61,412,658.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,412,658.85/8,807.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,972.55

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