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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.03, 12,149.66 and 4,825.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.03, 12,149.66 and 4,825.05 is: 6,658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.03 : 12,149.66 = 4,825.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.03/12,149.66 = 4,825.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.03x = 12,149.66 × 4,825.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.03x = 58,622,738.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,622,738.42/8,804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,658.63

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