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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.31, 12,149.95 and 4,825.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.31, 12,149.95 and 4,825.58 is: 6,659.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.31 : 12,149.95 = 4,825.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.31/12,149.95 = 4,825.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.31x = 12,149.95 × 4,825.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.31x = 58,630,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,630,555.72/8,804.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.30

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