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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.27, 12,149.85 and 4,825.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.27, 12,149.85 and 4,825.36 is: 6,658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.27 : 12,149.85 = 4,825.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.27/12,149.85 = 4,825.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.27x = 12,149.85 × 4,825.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.27x = 58,627,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,627,400.20/8,804.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,658.97

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