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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,798.99, 12,141.97 and 4,819.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,798.99, 12,141.97 and 4,819.46 is: 6,650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798.99 : 12,141.97 = 4,819.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798.99/12,141.97 = 4,819.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798.99x = 12,141.97 × 4,819.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798.99x = 58,517,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,517,665.98/8,798.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,650.50

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