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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.44, 12,147.60 and 4,823.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.44, 12,147.60 and 4,823.84 is: 6,657.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.44 : 12,147.60 = 4,823.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.44/12,147.60 = 4,823.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.44x = 12,147.60 × 4,823.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.44x = 58,598,078.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,598,078.78/8,802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.03

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