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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.89, 12,147.99 and 4,823.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.89, 12,147.99 and 4,823.99 is: 6,657.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.89 : 12,147.99 = 4,823.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.89/12,147.99 = 4,823.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.89x = 12,147.99 × 4,823.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.89x = 58,601,749.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,601,749.01/8,802.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.10

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