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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.23, 12,149.80 and 4,825.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.23, 12,149.80 and 4,825.37 is: 6,658.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.23 : 12,149.80 = 4,825.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.23/12,149.80 = 4,825.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.23x = 12,149.80 × 4,825.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.23x = 58,627,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,627,298.74/8,804.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,658.99

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