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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.25, 12,149.91 and 4,825.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.25, 12,149.91 and 4,825.17 is: 6,658.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.25 : 12,149.91 = 4,825.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.25/12,149.91 = 4,825.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.25x = 12,149.91 × 4,825.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.25x = 58,625,381.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,625,381.23/8,804.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,658.76

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