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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.72, 12,147.80 and 4,823.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.72, 12,147.80 and 4,823.87 is: 6,656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.72 : 12,147.80 = 4,823.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.72/12,147.80 = 4,823.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.72x = 12,147.80 × 4,823.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.72x = 58,599,323.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,599,323.13/8,802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.96

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