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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.48, 12,147.76 and 4,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.48, 12,147.76 and 4,823.76 is: 6,656.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.48 : 12,147.76 = 4,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.48/12,147.76 = 4,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.48x = 12,147.76 × 4,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.48x = 58,597,878.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,597,878.78/8,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.97

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