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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.56, 12,150.31 and 4,825.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.56, 12,150.31 and 4,825.82 is: 6,659.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.56 : 12,150.31 = 4,825.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.56/12,150.31 = 4,825.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.56x = 12,150.31 × 4,825.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.56x = 58,635,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,635,209.00/8,804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.64

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