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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.61, 12,148.62 and 4,824.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.61, 12,148.62 and 4,824.62 is: 6,657.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.61 : 12,148.62 = 4,824.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.61/12,148.62 = 4,824.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.61x = 12,148.62 × 4,824.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.61x = 58,612,475.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,612,475.02/8,803.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.78

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