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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.39, 12,145.72 and 4,822.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.39, 12,145.72 and 4,822.41 is: 6,654.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.39 : 12,145.72 = 4,822.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.39/12,145.72 = 4,822.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.39x = 12,145.72 × 4,822.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.39x = 58,571,641.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,571,641.59/8,801.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,654.82

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