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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.58, 12,145.89 and 4,822.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.58, 12,145.89 and 4,822.65 is: 6,655.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.58 : 12,145.89 = 4,822.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.58/12,145.89 = 4,822.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.58x = 12,145.89 × 4,822.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.58x = 58,575,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,575,376.41/8,801.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.10

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