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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.31, 12,147.19 and 4,823.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.31, 12,147.19 and 4,823.58 is: 6,656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.31 : 12,147.19 = 4,823.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.31/12,147.19 = 4,823.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.31x = 12,147.19 × 4,823.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.31x = 58,592,942.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,592,942.74/8,802.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.54

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