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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.07, 12,149.62 and 4,825.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.07, 12,149.62 and 4,825.55 is: 6,659.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.07 : 12,149.62 = 4,825.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.07/12,149.62 = 4,825.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.07x = 12,149.62 × 4,825.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.07x = 58,628,617.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,628,617.10/8,804.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.26

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