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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.54, 12,147.82 and 4,823.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.54, 12,147.82 and 4,823.66 is: 6,656.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.54 : 12,147.82 = 4,823.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.54/12,147.82 = 4,823.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.54x = 12,147.82 × 4,823.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.54x = 58,596,953.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,596,953.42/8,802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.82

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