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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.95, 12,148.77 and 4,975.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.95, 12,148.77 and 4,975.35 is: 6,865.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.95 : 12,148.77 = 4,975.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.95/12,148.77 = 4,975.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.95x = 12,148.77 × 4,975.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.95x = 60,444,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,444,382.82/8,803.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.60

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