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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.76, 12,147.82 and 4,823.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.76, 12,147.82 and 4,823.90 is: 6,656.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.76 : 12,147.82 = 4,823.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.76/12,147.82 = 4,823.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.76x = 12,147.82 × 4,823.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.76x = 58,599,868.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,599,868.90/8,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.99

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