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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.38, 12,147.29 and 4,823.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.38, 12,147.29 and 4,823.51 is: 6,656.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.38 : 12,147.29 = 4,823.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.38/12,147.29 = 4,823.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.38x = 12,147.29 × 4,823.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.38x = 58,592,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,592,489.93/8,802.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.44

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