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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.66, 12,147.60 and 4,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.66, 12,147.60 and 4,823.76 is: 6,656.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.66 : 12,147.60 = 4,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.66/12,147.60 = 4,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.66x = 12,147.60 × 4,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.66x = 58,597,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,597,170.62/8,802.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.75

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