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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.64, 12,149.13 and 4,824.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.64, 12,149.13 and 4,824.67 is: 6,658.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.64 : 12,149.13 = 4,824.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.64/12,149.13 = 4,824.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.64x = 12,149.13 × 4,824.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.64x = 58,615,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,615,553.54/8,803.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,658.10

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