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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.88, 12,826.08 and 4,662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.88, 12,826.08 and 4,662.88 is: 6,994.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.88 : 12,826.08 = 4,662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.88/12,826.08 = 4,662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.88x = 12,826.08 × 4,662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.88x = 59,806,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,806,471.91/8,550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.19

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