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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.36, 12,147.32 and 4,823.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.36, 12,147.32 and 4,823.49 is: 6,656.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.36 : 12,147.32 = 4,823.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.36/12,147.32 = 4,823.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.36x = 12,147.32 × 4,823.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.36x = 58,592,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,592,452.43/8,802.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.45

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