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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.45, 12,149.89 and 4,825.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.45, 12,149.89 and 4,825.49 is: 6,659.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.45 : 12,149.89 = 4,825.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.45/12,149.89 = 4,825.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.45x = 12,149.89 × 4,825.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.45x = 58,629,148.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,629,148.57/8,804.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.04

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