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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.92, 12,147.82 and 4,823.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.92, 12,147.82 and 4,823.84 is: 6,656.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.92 : 12,147.82 = 4,823.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.92/12,147.82 = 4,823.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.92x = 12,147.82 × 4,823.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.92x = 58,599,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,599,140.03/8,802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.78

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