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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.93, 12,148.08 and 4,824.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.93, 12,148.08 and 4,824.12 is: 6,657.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.93 : 12,148.08 = 4,824.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.93/12,148.08 = 4,824.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.93x = 12,148.08 × 4,824.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.93x = 58,603,795.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,603,795.69/8,802.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.31

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