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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.46, 12,147.13 and 4,823.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.46, 12,147.13 and 4,823.34 is: 6,656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.46 : 12,147.13 = 4,823.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.46/12,147.13 = 4,823.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.46x = 12,147.13 × 4,823.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.46x = 58,589,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,589,738.01/8,802.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.06

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