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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.44, 12,147.70 and 4,823.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.44, 12,147.70 and 4,823.90 is: 6,657.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.44 : 12,147.70 = 4,823.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.44/12,147.70 = 4,823.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.44x = 12,147.70 × 4,823.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.44x = 58,599,290.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,599,290.03/8,802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.16

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