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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.97, 12,148.02 and 4,823.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.97, 12,148.02 and 4,823.98 is: 6,657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.97 : 12,148.02 = 4,823.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.97/12,148.02 = 4,823.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.97x = 12,148.02 × 4,823.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.97x = 58,601,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,601,805.52/8,802.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.05

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