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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.59, 12,150.39 and 4,826.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.59, 12,150.39 and 4,826.07 is: 6,660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.59 : 12,150.39 = 4,826.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.59/12,150.39 = 4,826.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.59x = 12,150.39 × 4,826.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.59x = 58,638,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,638,632.67/8,804.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.01

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