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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.56, 12,148.47 and 4,823.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.56, 12,148.47 and 4,823.91 is: 6,656.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.56 : 12,148.47 = 4,823.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.56/12,148.47 = 4,823.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.56x = 12,148.47 × 4,823.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.56x = 58,603,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,603,125.92/8,803.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.75

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