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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.98, 12,149.40 and 4,824.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.98, 12,149.40 and 4,824.98 is: 6,658.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.98 : 12,149.40 = 4,824.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.98/12,149.40 = 4,824.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.98x = 12,149.40 × 4,824.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.98x = 58,620,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,620,612.01/8,803.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,658.42

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