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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.28, 12,146.99 and 4,823.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.28, 12,146.99 and 4,823.36 is: 6,656.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.28 : 12,146.99 = 4,823.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.28/12,146.99 = 4,823.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.28x = 12,146.99 × 4,823.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.28x = 58,589,305.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,589,305.69/8,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.15

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